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YR55 ULW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,315 mi
Last recorded99,315 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 ULW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,315 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,006 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 82,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Heavily smoking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,257 miles

2l 5w30 oil added for emissions test

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure complete new mirror needed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn unevenly with bald patch and cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2l 5w30 oil added for emissions test

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

Offside Front bald on the inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,932 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,930 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (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 4 Nov 2020 77,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,156 miles

2L engine oil added for emissions test.

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,156 miles

2L engine oil added for emissions test.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,244 miles

1 litre 5w30 oil added to engine

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 73,243 miles

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

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

1 litre 5w30 oil added to engine

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,929 miles

3 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

3 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,290 miles

2 Litres engine oil added for emissions test. (5W30).

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

2 Litres engine oil added for emissions test. (5W30).

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,473 miles

1.5 litres of 5w30 semi-synthetic oil added

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear nail in tyre - repairable

Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1.5 litres of 5w30 semi-synthetic oil added

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear nail in tyre - repairable

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,797 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate faded.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 56,797 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer brake pads look low

nearside rear outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on outside tyrewall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pads look low

nearside front wing mirror glass loose

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2012 47,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front brake pads look low

nearside front wing mirror glass loose

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads look low

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 43,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads look low

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,867 miles

near side rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ULW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

YR55 ULW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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