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YM54 ECE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,226 mi
Last recorded161,226 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 ECE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 161,226 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 161,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 146,625 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 140,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 140,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 133,532 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f alloy has minor flat spot

Fail 2 Jan 2014 133,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f alloy has minor flat spot

Pass 4 Sep 2013 131,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,041 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,183 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,462 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 69,462 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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YM54 ECE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM54 ECE, 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 YM54 ECE registered?

YM54 ECE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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