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YM05 JWE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 JWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 121,999 miles

both front tyres tracked on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush of wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush of wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres tracked on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,256 miles

front nearside tyre wall starting to perish

front offside tyre close to legal limit

Fail 28 Apr 2017 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside tyre wall starting to perish

front offside tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,861 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,001 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,230 miles

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

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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YM05 JWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YM05 JWE, 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 YM05 JWE registered?

YM05 JWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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