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YH05 WBD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,566 mi
Last recorded77,566 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,609 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 72,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

areas of general corrosion

Pass 27 May 2022 62,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 27 May 2022 62,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2021 59,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 59,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,566 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 59,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 58,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,431 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 26,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,540 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 4,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 4,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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