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AE55 ZVP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,941 mi
Last recorded110,941 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 110,895 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill is corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front wing is corroded

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

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

Rear general corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,037 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deterated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

lower o/s wing corroded

o/s driveshaft seal weeping gear oil

surface corrosion around rear suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,305 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 91,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (min 1.5mm) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (min 1.5mm) (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 87,556 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (min 1.5mm) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (min 1.5mm) (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,547 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 67,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,629 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE 2-3mm.

front lower wishbone rear bushes m/ment.

n/s rear tyre sidwall deteriorated.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,915 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,458 miles

N/S/R tyre only 2mm O/S/F 3mm (continental 205 55 R16 91V) Recommend alignment check as may be slightly out as if you look at the front tyres you can see the dark spots on the edges where they may wear unevenly

Oil below half full-have topped up coolant and brake fluid

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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AE55 ZVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AE55 ZVP, 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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AE55 ZVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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