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YP05 UVS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,800 mi
Last recorded189,800 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 UVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 189,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 189,688 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Pass 6 May 2017 176,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 159,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 143,608 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 127,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r suspenstion arm is of a different type to n/s/r arm which has slightly angled anti roll link bar on n/s.

Pass 15 May 2014 127,164 miles

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

o/s/r suspenstion arm is of a different type to n/s/r arm which has slightly angled anti roll link bar on n/s.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 127,143 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,212 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,565 miles

front washers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flat spots on both rear inner tyres

nearside front inner rim has slight damage

Fail 22 May 2010 84,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flat spots on both rear inner tyres

nearside front inner rim has slight damage

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,573 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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YP05 UVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YP05 UVS, 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 YP05 UVS registered?

YP05 UVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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