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YK55 VFZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,894 mi
Last recorded165,894 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 165,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 164,066 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 164,065 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury LOWER FRONT WING PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 160,470 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 160,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine turbo pipe split (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 154,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 154,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 146,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 115,420 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,216 miles

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,004 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension link bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,185 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,131 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear.

Full under 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YK55 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFZ, 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 YK55 VFZ registered?

YK55 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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