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YR05 XPW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2025
Fail 3 Jul 2025

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front driveshaft seal in gearbox leaking oil

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses faded beam out dim

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Jun 2024

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bus split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tread 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front driveshaft seal in gearbox leaking oil

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses faded beam out dim

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 96,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,607 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,427 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,405 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 80,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,856 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 XPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

YR05 XPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YR05 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 XPW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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