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YF55 XBM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,343 mi
Last recorded132,343 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted at time of retest

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

light underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,337 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre low pressure

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

light underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,330 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 132,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2016 132,314 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,949 miles

dash is showing total EPB failure, car has cables NOT EPB

Fail 29 Jan 2015 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

dash is showing total EPB failure, car has cables NOT EPB

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,673 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,673 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,633 miles

front disc s rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,365 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YF55 XBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF55 XBM, 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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YF55 XBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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