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YH05 VZL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,363 mi
Last recorded100,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 VZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,363 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 100,360 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,125 miles

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))

Fail 19 May 2018 89,123 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,141 miles

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.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,139 miles

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.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,336 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,797 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,255 miles

Nearside front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

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 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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