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YD05 SWJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 94,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vechile underbody and sills covered with undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,364 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight corrosion to underbody/subframes and suspension components

Fail 14 Feb 2023 92,364 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight corrosion to underbody/subframes and suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,877 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember bolts to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension arms, heavilly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 89,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember bolts to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension arms, heavilly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 86,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,130 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn stepped also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension and subframe started corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2020 85,128 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing and inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn stepped also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust support broken

rear suspension and subframe started corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,953 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,587 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,563 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,204 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,204 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2014 45,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,732 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 27,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,789 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 SWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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