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YL05 LJX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,881 mi
Last recorded139,881 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,881 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 139,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 135,171 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 131,779 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 127,272 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,298 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,298 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,552 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 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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What year was YL05 LJX registered?

YL05 LJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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