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YC05 VXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 164,668 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Heat shield little lose

Pass 6 Mar 2018 151,756 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 151,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,473 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 139,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,108 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 108,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,003 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,246 miles

both front tyres slight wear and on inner edges

both rear tyre treads wearing slightly low o/s tread slight perishing

slight wear front brakes

Pass 30 May 2008 37,385 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,385 miles

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

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

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)

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 VXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 YC05 VXS, 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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What year was YC05 VXS registered?

YC05 VXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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