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ET05 TVZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,823 mi
Last recorded141,823 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 141,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 137,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 133,304 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,493 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2016 119,752 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 119,752 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,911 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,639 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 2 Aug 2014 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heat been applied to both sides track rod ends but does not look excessive

Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heat been applied to both sides track rod ends but does not look excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on bonnet

damage to n/s/r door & sill

o/s/outersill damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,407 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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ET05 TVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET05 TVZ, 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 ET05 TVZ registered?

ET05 TVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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