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YR05 DHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,696 miles

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

both sills corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2021 108,695 miles

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

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

both sills corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,187 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,187 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,576 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,810 miles

front wishbone rear bushes worn

o/s handbrake low efficiency

slight blow on front flexi hose

suspension components corroding

washer pressure weak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,462 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,830 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components corroding

n/s front brake lazy

o/s handbrake low efficiency

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn/ corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to lose shape

some underbody rust

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

some underbody rust

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,373 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres worn on inside

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,482 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber bump stop torn and sleeve loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate seal worn resulting in slight water ingress

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,527 miles

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

all tyres worn on inside

Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn on inside

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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YR05 DHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR05 DHJ, 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 YR05 DHJ registered?

YR05 DHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 DHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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