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YL05 FHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,474 mi
Last recorded163,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 163,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 163,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,018 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 151,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,927 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gear box leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,507 miles

gearbox oil leak on offside drive shaft

Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

gearbox oil leak on offside drive shaft

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,611 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,194 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,194 miles

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

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

engine mount bolt loose

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,049 miles

engine oil low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,740 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,465 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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YL05 FHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL05 FHJ, 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 YL05 FHJ registered?

YL05 FHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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