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AP54 SLZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 120,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 114,073 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 111,676 miles

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

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

head lamp patern soft, req polish. acc mot but will req att.

Fail 12 Feb 2022 111,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

head lamp patern soft, req polish. acc mot but will req att.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,167 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

headlamp beam pattern soft. image acc for mot but will req att.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 106,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside h/lamp kick up only just visable. lenses glazed

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlamp glazed and kick up only just visable

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

bonnet will not open

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,524 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

headlamp beam patern is soft.will req. att.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm. req. attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,708 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,102 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,076 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,158 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,392 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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AP54 SLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP54 SLZ, 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 AP54 SLZ registered?

AP54 SLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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