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YA05 JBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 JBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 106,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 102,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gear box oil leak

gear box oil leak

head lamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre has minor damage to the outer side wall

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,949 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,729 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES BECOMING WEAK

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING AND WEARING

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,970 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,085 miles

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

205/55 16

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,130 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 32,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,203 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 24,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,142 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
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YA05 JBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YA05 JBX, 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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What year was YA05 JBX registered?

YA05 JBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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