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YE55 UBL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 UBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear windows heavily tinted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear windows heavily tinted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,329 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 36,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 14,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 9,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,175 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,302 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 UBL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE55 UBL, 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 YE55 UBL registered?

YE55 UBL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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