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YG05 VYH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 VYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,858 miles

both front and rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit of 1,6mm

under body subframes suspension arms all corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front and rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit of 1,6mm

front brake pads very low

under body subframes suspension arms all corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 92,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 5 Oct 2018 89,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,285 miles

hand brake is just in limit

Fail 11 Oct 2017 86,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake is just in limit

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 83,176 miles

Emissions not tested emisions not met (7.3.A.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,459 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,406 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 63,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,603 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,809 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,976 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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YG05 VYH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG05 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

YG05 VYH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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