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YR55 ZXX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 ZXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,220 miles

(exhaust tail pipe corroded)

Exhaust mounting defective (tail box) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (worn on inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 105,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

(exhaust tail pipe corroded)

Exhaust mounting defective (tail box) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (worn on inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,215 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear suspension corroded n/s and o/s

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill corroded front and rear

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 103,251 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,390 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2021 94,777 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,677 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,971 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,230 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,075 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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 ZXX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

YR55 ZXX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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