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MA05 YDM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 YDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,961 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 125,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 122,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 114,904 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,823 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,019 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,455 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,384 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,339 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MA05 YDM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA05 YDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA05 YDM registered?

MA05 YDM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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