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YR05 ZXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,630 mi
Last recorded81,630 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,630 miles

brake pedal seems spongy

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,630 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal seems spongy

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,969 miles

BONNET CATCH UNRELIABLE

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Offside DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Offside HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR INOPERATIVE

Rear TYRES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON, SIDE WALLS POOR AND INSIDE EDGES WORN UNEVEN

Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

BONNET CATCH UNRELIABLE

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Offside DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Offside HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR INOPERATIVE

Rear TYRES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON, SIDE WALLS POOR AND INSIDE EDGES WORN UNEVEN

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,954 miles

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

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

tyres front 2mm

Fail 20 Aug 2014 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

tyres front 2mm

Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

several cuts tyre walls nearside rear

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,172 miles

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

several cuts tyre walls nearside rear

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,569 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls perrished

offside rear tyre worn and walls perrished

Fail 1 Aug 2012 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls perrished

offside rear tyre worn and walls perrished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,706 miles

offside headlamp "self" leveling not opperating

rear brake discs and pads required soon

rear tyres approx' 3mm on edges and cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,517 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 12,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,755 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 ZXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YR05 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

YR05 ZXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is YR05 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 ZXS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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