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VU55 YTA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,991 mi
Last recorded97,991 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 97,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,780 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 76,044 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,093 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,795 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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VU55 YTA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VU55 YTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 YTA registered?

VU55 YTA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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