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SB05 YJY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,818 mi
Last recorded100,818 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + cuts ()

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

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakepipes corroded

both front tyres worn

brakediscs corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 86,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakepipes corroded

both front tyres worn

brakediscs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,393 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak around gear box

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

some seepage around steering rack

washer require some adjustment

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,219 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust brackets deteriorated

dampness around power steering rack

grease around offside front inner gaitor

oil leak - oil filter

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,219 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust brackets deteriorated

dampness around power steering rack

grease around offside front inner gaitor

oil leak - oil filter

Pass 13 May 2013 58,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 58,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 27,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2009 17,200 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,546 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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SB05 YJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 YJY, 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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SB05 YJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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