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EK05 ZMV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,856 mi
Last recorded172,856 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 172,856 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

both rear discs have got hot

Pass 17 Mar 2020 162,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 154,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 141,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Mar 2018 141,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 124,108 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but not dangerous

Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,063 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front exhaust bracket broken but not dangerous

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,986 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,986 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,311 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,217 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre wall damage 205x55r16 91v continentals

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,372 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,368 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)

continentals 205/55r16 91v

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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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EK05 ZMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK05 ZMV, 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 EK05 ZMV registered?

EK05 ZMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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