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YR55 LXX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,850 mi
Last recorded43,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to steering and suspension component's

no reverse lights

Pass 20 Jul 2024 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 38,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,889 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 34,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,624 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,575 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 15,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,589 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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YR55 LXX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR55 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

YR55 LXX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 LXX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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