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FD54 ZLU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,816 mi
Last recorded73,816 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,816 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Nov 2021 73,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body suspension components surface rust, n/s/r sill damaged.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,894 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,723 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 57,588 miles

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

nearside rear outer cill has damage

Pass 15 Jan 2011 36,584 miles

foot brakes slightly spongy

osf and nsf brske discs are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 36,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

foot brakes slightly spongy

osf and nsf brske discs are corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,941 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting 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
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FD54 ZLU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD54 ZLU, 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 FD54 ZLU registered?

FD54 ZLU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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