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YB05 XXG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,759 mi
Last recorded136,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 136,759 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated / flaking outer skin

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

inner & outer sills & under body is starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2018 136,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated / flaking outer skin

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

inner & outer sills & under body is starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated

brake pedal rubber getting worn

engine oil needs topping up

under tra yfitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 113,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 113,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 98,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,273 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 80,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 56,774 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,955 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on insde edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 XXG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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