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YC05 VVP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,514 mi
Last recorded104,514 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,514 miles

Front misting of oil

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front misting of oil

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,282 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,628 miles

both offside wishbone mount bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 97,628 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both offside wishbone mount bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,024 miles

back box baffles noisy

childseat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

play in both steering arms

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,024 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing unable to chech under bonnet items bonnet does not open (3.6.G.1a)

back box baffles noisy

childseat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

play in both steering arms

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside fornt indicator starting to show white light

slight play in both fornt steering arms

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 69,263 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,539 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,050 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,050 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,092 miles

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

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

front discs worn but not excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,455 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 14,702 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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YC05 VVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC05 VVP, 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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YC05 VVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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