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SN05 YPE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 106,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Rear Outer SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL TAMPERED INSPECTION ]

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 106,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

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

Rear Outer SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL TAMPERED INSPECTION ]

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody surface rust

Fail 1 May 2024 97,371 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2023 93,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear end corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY ALL CORRODED

Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,124 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all corroded areas covered with thick sealant

Fail 16 Apr 2022 91,059 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner/outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2021 90,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 82,798 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 82,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 80,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,562 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,075 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,623 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 58,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN05 YPE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN05 YPE, 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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SN05 YPE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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