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ET54 SZL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,611 mi
Last recorded92,611 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,589 miles

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

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

EXHAUST REAR BRACKET SNAPPED BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,067 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,000 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,272 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,258 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,696 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 30,573 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,269 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 20,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ET54 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 SZL registered?

ET54 SZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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