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AU54 ZHM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 79,011 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,817 miles

Offside Rear Outer SILL CORRODING

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,331 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE HAS SLIGHT LEAK

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Fail 15 Mar 2019 63,331 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,821 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,360 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,671 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,670 miles

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 Mar 2014 46,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,232 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2009 29,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,498 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking heavily

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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AU54 ZHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AU54 ZHM, 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 AU54 ZHM registered?

AU54 ZHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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