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YE05 OBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,174 mi
Last recorded61,174 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 61,174 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various underside component corrosion non of which deemed excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,065 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,990 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 54,990 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,631 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 53,631 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,365 miles

front and rear window washers are back to front.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and shows signs of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,195 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,800 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 OBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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