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YP05 YZU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 YZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges. close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges. close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 117,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 117,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 110,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread also going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses going misty

Pass 13 May 2020 104,171 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2020 104,171 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2019 96,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 96,109 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 89,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 81,618 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,735 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,434 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f headlight pattern getting poor

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

pas rack damp

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f headlight pattern getting poor

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

pas rack damp

Fail 16 May 2014 65,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 65,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,263 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 58,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 48,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 48,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 35,305 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,489 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 31,481 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres just legal

Pass 19 May 2009 24,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,906 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 YZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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