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YH05 FKU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,851 mi
Last recorded114,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,851 miles

Exhaust emissions test limits just met

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,449 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,455 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,629 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2018 80,657 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 76,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 72,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,736 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 50,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 52,848 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 52,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,553 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,391 miles

Full undertray fitted.

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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YH05 FKU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH05 FKU, 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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YH05 FKU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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