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YL05 YTB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,890 mi
Last recorded179,890 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 179,890 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 179,176 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy brocken (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 165,695 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 143,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 143,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 128,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,342 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 77,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,021 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2009 44,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,987 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 YTB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

YL05 YTB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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