MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
middle silencer outer casing corodded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
middle silencer outer casing corodded
Nearside Rear wheel noisy possible brake pads not shimed
rear beam axle & suspension components corroded
rear view interior mirror missing
surface corrosion of front subframe
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel noisy possible brake pads not shimed
rear beam axle & suspension components corroded
rear view interior mirror missing
surface corrosion of front subframe
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
unable to visually inspect brake pads
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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YL05 LJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YL05 LJX, 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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YL05 LJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.
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