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CU05 ZZX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 65,070 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front head lamp len"s in poor condition

Offside outer sill damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2016 64,796 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,897 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

large cut nsr tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to expose cords

ns wiper blade split

tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to o/s sill

Fail 20 Apr 2013 49,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear seatbelt sluggish to return

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,766 miles

n/s rear seatbelt sluggish to return

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,332 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt sluggish to return

Fail 21 Apr 2012 41,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s rear seatbelt sluggish to return

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 16,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 16,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,411 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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CU05 ZZX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CU05 ZZX, 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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CU05 ZZX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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