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EA05 ZBJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,268 mi
Last recorded148,268 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 148,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear number plate lamp lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 148,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear number plate lamp lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,142 miles

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

rear ex box rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2012 103,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

rear ex box rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,273 miles

both rear track control arm bushes perished.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear track control arm bushes perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,413 miles

NSR bearing slightly noisey

Underside of vehicle wet with remernace of oily substance but no fuel leak evident

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drive belt cracking

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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EA05 ZBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA05 ZBJ, 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 EA05 ZBJ registered?

EA05 ZBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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