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YB05 VJF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,693 mi
Last recorded36,693 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 VJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 36,693 miles

Central Rear damage to rear bumper

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 36,693 miles

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

Central Rear damage to rear bumper

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 35,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 33,383 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 30,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 25,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 18,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 13,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 6,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,398 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 6,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 5,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 5,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,574 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 VJF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YB05 VJF, 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 YB05 VJF registered?

YB05 VJF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 VJF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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