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YR55 VFW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,452 mi
Last recorded136,452 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,899 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,024 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

poor headlamp beam pattern

Fail 17 Oct 2013 102,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

poor headlamp beam pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,319 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES AND THE O/S HAS A NAIL IN

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

CHPS IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT LOWER SUSPESION ARM BUSHES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

N/S/F FOG LAMP BROKEN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES AND THE O/S HAS A NAIL IN

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

CHPS IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT LOWER SUSPESION ARM BUSHES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

N/S/F FOG LAMP BROKEN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,762 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edges worn

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YR55 VFW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFW, 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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YR55 VFW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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