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YP05 VMZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 94,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,441 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 86,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 79,901 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 75,617 miles

rear tyres cracking due to age

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,725 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 64,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,900 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 25 May 2012 55,224 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 49,253 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,647 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,438 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 VMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP05 VMZ registered?

YP05 VMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is YP05 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 VMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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