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FV55 DZS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,642 mi
Last recorded90,642 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlamps misted beam pattern poor

Fail 27 Apr 2022 90,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlamps misted beam pattern poor

Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,571 miles

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

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

front headlamps patterns poor

Fail 26 Apr 2021 84,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front headlamps patterns poor

Pass 30 Apr 2020 79,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 79,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,221 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 73,040 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp lens cloudy/dull . unable to read beam patterns (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,130 miles

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

items removed from drivers veiw

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,408 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,565 miles

front discs worn unable to view pads fully

Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,586 miles

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

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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FV55 DZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV55 DZS, 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 FV55 DZS registered?

FV55 DZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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