MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Excessive Play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower sill damaged
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside sill is damaged
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack (2.3.3b)
advise both front tyres wearing inner edges trekking possibly requires checking
advise n/s/r reflector damaged .
advise n/s/r roadwheel noisy unable to determine if wheel bearing or brakes.
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s/r (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high o/s/f (1.8)
advise both front tyres wearing inner edges trekking possibly requires checking
advise n/s/r reflector damaged .
advise n/s/r roadwheel noisy unable to determine if wheel bearing or brakes.
Drivers seat belt starting to fray.
Slight leak at the power steering rack.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f tyre low tread
o/s/f tyre low tread
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f tyre low tread
o/s/f tyre low tread
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyres worn close to the wear indicators
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YH05 VZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YH05 VZL, 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 YH05 VZL registered?
YH05 VZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2005.
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