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YK05 RDU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,401 mi
Last recorded176,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 176,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush bracket bolt mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flex joint slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 176,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush bracket bolt mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

exhaust front flex joint slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 May 2020 176,383 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi Joint Has a Major Leak of Gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern Visible due to Deteriorated Lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern Visible due to Deteriorated Lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached 'd' Bush Bracket inadequately Secured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Side(s) Rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox but View obscured by Undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 167,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 162,005 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts and bushs (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 162,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm inner joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced covers faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts and bushs (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 144,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 144,244 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr osr worn on inside edges, on limit now (4.1.E.1)

all suspension components corroded but sound

centre heatshield loose

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,200 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr osr worn on inside edges, on limit now (4.1.E.1)

all suspension components corroded but sound

centre heatshield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,640 miles

Both rear bump stops damaged

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)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear bump stops damaged

Front tyres tread depths 4mm

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)

Offside rear wheel arch liner catching on wheel

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,875 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and nearside sills and rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,875 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside sills and rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,893 miles

Both inner front brake pads wearing thin

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear wiper blade juddering

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both inner front brake pads wearing thin

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear wiper blade juddering

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,802 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,665 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 30 Mar 2009 25,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,927 miles

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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YK05 RDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YK05 RDU, 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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YK05 RDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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