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YM54 MKA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,259 mi
Last recorded156,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 156,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 156,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 152,248 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 152,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 143,323 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,970 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Mar 2017 135,970 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2016 126,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,044 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,832 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,520 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn.

O/S/R Seat belt buckle damaged and inop.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,686 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2013 97,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,649 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,649 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,997 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 68,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,821 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,142 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 44,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MKA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MKA, 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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YM54 MKA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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