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YE05 ULH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 95,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,628 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 89,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,916 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 70,915 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,282 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,691 miles

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

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

headlamps misted but pattern visable

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,046 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,814 miles

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

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

slight seepage of grease from o/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,868 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,739 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 ULH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ULH, 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 YE05 ULH registered?

YE05 ULH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YE05 ULH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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