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ET54 LZJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,479 mi
Last recorded156,479 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 156,479 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 156,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 152,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 130,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,977 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate

Rear suspension springs corroded

headlights misted over

Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,807 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 113,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,709 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 97,584 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriated

Near side front tyre has cuts to tread

Near side rear outer control arm bush deteriated

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Feb 2013 97,546 miles

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

Alternator belt cracking

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriated

Near side front tyre has cuts to tread

Near side rear outer control arm bush deteriated

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,756 miles

front discs and pads low

rear pads low

washers not very powerfull

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,947 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 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

ET54 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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