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EO55 ZVL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,924 mi
Last recorded132,924 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 132,924 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 121,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 121,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr tyre perished and cracks inner sidewall

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,545 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing in mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on edges

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Rear exhaust bracket corroded / broken

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,797 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,812 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,810 miles

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,343 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,833 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,522 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,519 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 24,038 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EO55 ZVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EO55 ZVL, 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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EO55 ZVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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