MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
gearbox oil leak on offside drive shaft
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
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)
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
engine oil low
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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