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YR05 PHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 116,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,480 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,837 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 112,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,261 miles

nearside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge

offside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,819 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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YR05 PHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PHJ, 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 YR05 PHJ registered?

YR05 PHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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