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DV05 LZW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,350 mi
Last recorded106,350 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 89,948 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,013 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DV05 LZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV05 LZW, 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 DV05 LZW registered?

DV05 LZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DV05 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 LZW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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