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YP05 VNG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,023 mi
Last recorded139,023 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,023 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 139,023 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside lamps deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside causing no image on headlamp aim (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner most edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak top of engine ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak top of engine ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,432 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,052 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,180 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,674 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 VNG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNG, 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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YP05 VNG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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