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YE54 AEA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 AEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 123,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 114,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear park cable frayed

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

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

Offside Rear park cable frayed

Fail 18 Jul 2019 114,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear park cable frayed

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

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

Offside Rear park cable frayed

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,973 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 105,960 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,231 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,126 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r shocker sleve missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r shocker sleve missing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,825 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,265 miles

Front wipers poor.

N/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

O/s/rear tyre wareing unevenly.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,263 miles

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

Brake fluid level very high, full to top.

Front wipers poor.

N/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s/rear tyre wareing unevenly.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded, pads getting low.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,410 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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YE54 AEA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE54 AEA, 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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YE54 AEA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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