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YP54 DWL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 DWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,763 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 92,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,036 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 68,459 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,267 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,893 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,716 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,213 miles

nail in nearside rear by sidewall not repairable

oil lever at min, signs of oil around turbo

Pass 8 Dec 2007 9,541 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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YP54 DWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YP54 DWL, 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 YP54 DWL registered?

YP54 DWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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