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YD05 AJU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 AJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,534 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 111,283 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield under vehicle insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,582 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,580 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,423 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,421 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,218 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,705 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,940 miles

front tyres 3mm

nsr brake binding slightly

osr shocker shroud dropped

osr tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,044 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,799 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,043 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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YD05 AJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD05 AJU, 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 YD05 AJU registered?

YD05 AJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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