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YH55 JSV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,829 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 119,722 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,204 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,413 miles

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

Offside Front damage to tyre sidewall 205/50r17

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,628 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,909 miles

rear tyres low on edgers

Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,022 miles

rear tyres low

washer jets half blocked.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,509 miles

Unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat installed

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YH55 JSV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH55 JSV, 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 YH55 JSV registered?

YH55 JSV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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