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YD55 CWV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,746 mi
Last recorded95,746 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 CWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 95,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot very slightly cracking on inner boot.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner cv boot very slightly cracking on inner boot.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion but not seriously weakened at time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and spring tops. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body underside corroded.

Rear boot switch doesnt open boot but gain access through key button.

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Rear subframe corroded

engine burns oil.

engine noisey.

floor front to back corroded.

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,721 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,264 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 81,526 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 81,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

knock on front suspension

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,137 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,097 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,197 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2014 611,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,119 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,366 miles

Engine Check LIght.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,531 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 45,531 miles

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

front brakes worn!!!!!!

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,555 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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YD55 CWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD55 CWV, 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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YD55 CWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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