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YR55 EMV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 EMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,805 miles

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2024 75,802 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,802 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2023 74,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,081 miles

various areas of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2022 73,081 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2021 71,191 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT REQUIRES TOP UP .

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ,ADVISE SECURE.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working COULD REQUIRE WIPERS WHEN WASHERS REPAIRED. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect REQUIRES HEAD LIGHT POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect REQUIRES HEAD LIGHT POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))

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

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT REQUIRES TOP UP .

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ,ADVISE SECURE.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,800 miles

CAM BELT HISTORT ?

Fluid leak, but not excessive AIRCON COMPRESSOR LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING,& NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 67,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR CONSOLE BUSH WORN OUT. (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR CONSOLE BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORT ?

Fluid leak, but not excessive AIRCON COMPRESSOR LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING,& NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,737 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(205-55X16V)

CAM BELT HISTORY ?????????

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,174 miles

TYRE SIZE: 205/5516 91V

n/s/f inner (?) sidewall heavily scuffed

n/s/r tyre in poor condition - heavily perished - dated 2008

o/s/f sidewall scuffed

Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,157 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 205/5516 91V

n/s/f inner (?) sidewall heavily scuffed

n/s/r tyre in poor condition - heavily perished - dated 2008

o/s/f sidewall scuffed

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - outer covers deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2016 50,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - outer covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TYRE SIZE: 205/55X16 91V

o/s/r tyre in poor condition - cracking/splitting - advise replace

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,881 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the shoulders

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking on the shoulders

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges,advise tracking.Rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,811 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2008 19,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers smearing slightly

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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YR55 EMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YR55 EMV, 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 YR55 EMV registered?

YR55 EMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 EMV shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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