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MT05 YZD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 120,409 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,211 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 109,211 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,827 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 77,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 77,875 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

boot doesnt open

exhaust corroded

grease around both inner cv boots

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,008 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,233 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 23 Nov 2010 53,887 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 52,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,250 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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MT05 YZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT05 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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MT05 YZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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