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YE05 OBS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,747 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,550 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 102,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,393 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 95,393 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,000 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component residue around the steering rack no visable leak found on test (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking/perishing on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55--16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,350 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,014 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,719 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 64,887 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking round treds

Fail 24 Jan 2014 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres cracking round treds

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,336 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,701 miles

front brake pads are low. rear brake pads are low

Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,391 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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YE05 OBS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE05 OBS, 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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YE05 OBS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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