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YP55 SWF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,073 mi
Last recorded117,073 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 SWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint weak slight noise

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage 205/55r16 91v

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 117,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint weak slight noise

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage 205/55r16 91v

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r1691v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r1691v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,631 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,609 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,609 miles

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

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

Alternator belt deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,965 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,476 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 25,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YP55 SWF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YP55 SWF, 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 YP55 SWF registered?

YP55 SWF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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