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YB05 OGY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,899 mi
Last recorded108,899 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 OGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 7 Oct 2025 108,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front 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))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 104,480 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion forming on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to show signs of wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body wing has corrosion at lower fixing.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded and outer casings starting to come apart.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated so headlamp not producing beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot come away from steering rack. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated so headlamp not producing beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn heavily on inner edge exposing ply of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion forming on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to show signs of wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body wing has corrosion at lower fixing.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded and outer casings starting to come apart.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,679 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 89,798 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,763 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre tread low on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 85,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre tread low on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,289 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S headlamp lens deteriorated

N/S/ F tyre bald on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S headlamp lens deteriorated

O/S/F tyre bald on shoulders

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 75,545 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,116 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 61,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,025 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 27,535 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2009 21,746 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre run flat damage to sidewall present, advise replacement

Pass 23 May 2008 14,438 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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YB05 OGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YB05 OGY, 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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YB05 OGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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