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SH05 YKJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,518 mi
Last recorded132,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 132,518 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))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear shock bump stops damaged

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,282 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 125,276 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,829 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 112,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 107,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 93,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,158 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,351 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,331 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,829 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing the screen

Pass 6 May 2008 24,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 24,834 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)

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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SH05 YKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH05 YKJ, 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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SH05 YKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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