MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Outer sill rusty
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Smell of diesel under bonnet
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken As far as i can see/feel (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing for noise etc (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ECU light on
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Outer sill rusty
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Smell of diesel under bonnet
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock Cover Loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock Cover Loose
Knock From Front Suspension
OSR Shock Cover Loose
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Knock From Front Suspension
OSR Shock Cover Loose
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
OSF Wing Bottom Corroded
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at mot limits (6.3.1d)
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
both headlamp glasses deteriorating
both rear tyres becoming cracked & nearside rear is also worn
rear number plate becoming deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both headlamp glasses deteriorating
both rear tyres becoming cracked & nearside rear is also worn
engine management light on
rear number plate becoming deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
headlight glasses becoming poor.
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wipers smearing
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper smearing
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front wipers smearing
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper smearing
both rear tyre treads starting to crack
both rear tyres bald on very inner edge
n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear
small cuts in n/s/f amd n/s/r tyre treads
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
both rear tyre treads starting to crack
both rear tyres bald on very inner edge
n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear
small cuts in n/s/f amd n/s/r tyre treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (tread o.k)
all tyres wearing inner edges main tread ok
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AU55 TZP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 AU55 TZP, 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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AU55 TZP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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