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YD05 BMY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,021 mi
Last recorded121,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 109,354 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 109,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber, lower bush slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 104,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber, lower bush slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,490 miles

advise strong exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

both front top strut mount bearings noisy

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges and out of shape

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2017 97,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lenses deteriorated (no beam image) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lenses deteriorated (no beam image) (1.8.A.1b)

advise strong exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

both front top strut mount bearings noisy

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges and out of shape

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,320 miles

advise strong exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and weak

both front strut mount bearings worn

both rear coil springs badly corroded

emissions erratic

front shock-absorbers weak

movement in rear suspension bush's

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear shock-absorber corroded and weak

rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

advise strong exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and weak

both front strut mount bearings worn

both rear coil springs badly corroded

emissions erratic

front shock-absorbers weak

movement in rear suspension bush's

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear shock-absorber corroded and weak

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,426 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,679 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,264 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,477 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,477 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

various brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,502 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,442 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 23,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,620 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 BMY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BMY, 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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YD05 BMY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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