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ET54 LXZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,354 mi
Last recorded149,354 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,354 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Feb 2018 149,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Feb 2017 142,984 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component fluid around offside steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights deteriorated and image very weak

nearside rear and centre seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2016 131,514 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights deteriorated and image very weak

nearside rear and centre seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,853 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,853 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,901 miles

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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ET54 LXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET54 LXZ, 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 ET54 LXZ registered?

ET54 LXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for ET54 LXZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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