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EY55 LZV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 LZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 124,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,186 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted underneath of car(unable to check some testable items)

Fail 28 Oct 2023 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted underneath of car(unable to check some testable items)

Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,921 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 116,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sillls (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 101,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,674 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,859 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,477 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Power steering rack has slight oil leak.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,254 miles

N/s/f locking wheel nut damaged

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

Perishing on lower arm rear bushes

Slight buckle n/s/f wheel

Small knick n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Weaping from steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,706 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

N/s wiper blade not fully clearing screen

Number plate lamp lenses dull

slight pitting on o/s/f brake disc inner face

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,289 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,288 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

offside front drive shaft seal leaking

rear brake pads low, discs a little rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY55 LZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EY55 LZV, 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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EY55 LZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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