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FL55 VZD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,069 mi
Last recorded156,069 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 156,069 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 156,069 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 133,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,763 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 91,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 51,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2011 45,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 31,721 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre small light split in tread area legal at test suggest change

n/s o/s front outer wheel rims slightly damaged but legal at test

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FL55 VZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL55 VZD, 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 FL55 VZD registered?

FL55 VZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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