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MM54 YZD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,545 mi
Last recorded141,545 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 YZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,545 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 141,545 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 136,245 miles

Oil seepage from inner driveshaft seal(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,697 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 125,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,925 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 3.5mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers poor clearance

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 111,463 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge only just passed mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge only just passed mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 95,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,151 miles

n/s front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,265 miles

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy recommend replacment

Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy recommend replacment

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,898 miles

both front lower arm bushes have play and are only just a pass

child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 20 Aug 2016 64,895 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front lower arm bushes have play and are only just a pass

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,314 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,314 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,748 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,990 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to open boot lid at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,936 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,592 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
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MM54 YZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MM54 YZD, 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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MM54 YZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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