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YK55 RCZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,402 mi
Last recorded190,402 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 190,402 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 190,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 185,318 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 185,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 172,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted in the rear

Fail 22 Sep 2015 172,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted in the rear

Pass 8 Sep 2014 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

windows tinted

Fail 8 Sep 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

windows tinted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,298 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 142,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,624 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,123 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,871 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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YK55 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK55 RCZ, 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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YK55 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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