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YH55 EFN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 EFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 126,663 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,976 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,844 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 101,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake over heated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,951 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect border line (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,219 miles

front discs corroded

headlamp patterns poor

nearside rear tyre has some radial cracks and has a puncture

offside mirror broken

offside rear shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,672 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes could be better

headlamp beam patterns poor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both headlight lenses discolouring

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,681 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,006 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,773 miles

Full under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,051 miles

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

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

full under engine tray 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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YH55 EFN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH55 EFN, 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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YH55 EFN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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