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YE55 UBJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,276 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken/ detached (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front- inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,618 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached (exhaust still secure)

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 53,603 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached (exhaust still secure)

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,966 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 52,966 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside- lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,218 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear support bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,889 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside- images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,063 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,149 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,953 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers front (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passenger front (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,774 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyre walls are slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge (stepped tread/ pattern)

offside rear tyre has a slight lump in the inner wall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,216 miles

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

all four tyre sidewalls perished slightly

front wipers slightly worn

offside front tyre tread starting to seperate from the tyre but not enough to show any ply or cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare wheel insecure

steering rack damp but unable to see anything leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2015 37,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre sidewalls perished slightly

front wipers slightly worn

offside front tyre tread starting to seperate from the tyre but not enough to show any ply or cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare wheel insecure

steering rack damp but unable to see anything leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,203 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)

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

the outer wall of the nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,811 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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YE55 UBJ 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 86.4%.

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 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 YE55 UBJ, 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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YE55 UBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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