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YK55 YGL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 YGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 142,371 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 142,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 139,709 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 139,709 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,045 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,045 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 6 Nov 2019 133,506 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 133,506 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,142 miles

Central exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 130,142 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 125,153 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps starting to mist

both rear shockers dust covers loose

both rear tyres treads wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edges

front top suspension mounts noisy

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,026 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2012 94,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,077 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,184 miles

Both Front Tyres Just legal worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,382 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 YGL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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