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ET05 ZVC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ZVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 137,512 miles

HEATSHEILD

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 137,512 miles

HEATSHEILD

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,030 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 107,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 107,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 103,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,784 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,783 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,016 miles

rear exhaust box bracket missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,772 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

oil leak

osr tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,669 miles

brakes tested by tapley

o/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 46,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brakes tested by tapley meter

front and rear inner brake pads look low

nsr seat checked with child seat in place

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,517 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 40,517 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brakes tested by taply meter

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brakes tested by tapley meter

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,872 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 1 Jul 2008 25,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes tested by tapley meter

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ET05 ZVC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

ET05 ZVC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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