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YA55 VBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,943 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,482 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,486 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 90,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,795 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 84,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,274 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,137 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,465 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 35,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit borderline pass

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres unevenly worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,740 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit borderline pass

Offside front and nearside rear tyres unevenly worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,805 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YA55 VBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YA55 VBV, 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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YA55 VBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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