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YD05 BYB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,689 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

front headlamp lenses deteriorated but still just getting pattern

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,766 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 85,202 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 84,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 77,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,417 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,505 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,814 miles

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

advise rear pads due for change

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BYB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

YD05 BYB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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