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YG55 DHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 94,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

allfront+rear suspension+subframes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,746 miles

Both front discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,746 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,382 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2017 81,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,380 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear discs have slight lip on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,401 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 1 Sep 2010 35,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,626 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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YG55 DHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YG55 DHC, 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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YG55 DHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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