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YH55 HZW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,398 mi
Last recorded64,398 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 64,398 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,945 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

multiple front suspension componants corroded but not seriously weakened

multiple rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

rear subframe corroded but not weakened

top engine mount deteriorated but not excessive

Fail 17 Dec 2024 62,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

multiple front suspension componants corroded but not seriously weakened

multiple rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

rear subframe corroded but not weakened

top engine mount deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame corroded and all supention conponents

Fail 12 Dec 2023 61,839 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame corroded and all supention conponents

Pass 14 Dec 2022 60,888 miles

Central Front Exhaust support bracket insecure

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust support bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface very poor and corroded. Brake balance only just met (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats not present ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 60,882 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust support bracket insecure

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust support bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface very poor and corroded. Brake balance only just met (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats not present ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 59,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 59,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,995 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 58,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,606 miles

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,494 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,614 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,314 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 21,615 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 13,731 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 13,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,175 miles

Deep cut to outer wall of N/S/F tyre

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 HZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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