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YG05 SHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,304 mi
Last recorded106,304 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion at suspension components

Fail 26 Feb 2020 106,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion at suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,628 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,286 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported new mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,026 miles

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

front and rear no.plate minor deterioration

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

front and rear no.plate minor deterioration

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,275 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,935 miles

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

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

both rear shockers plastic covers insecure

tracking check req.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,428 miles

o/s/f tread inner shoulder worn off

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 29,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,521 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 16,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,253 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YG05 SHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YG05 SHJ, 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 YG05 SHJ registered?

YG05 SHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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