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FY55 ZVE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 103,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise n/s rear brake pads getting low

advise underbody corrosion in general

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 100,627 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,215 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - low wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 10 Dec 2018 88,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - low wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm- low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,050 miles

exhaust tail pipe mounting point/hanger heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 72,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust tail pipe mounting point/hanger heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,311 miles

engine warning fault coming on

nearside rear tyre chopping

Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,644 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 53,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,266 miles

Both Front discs are lipped

Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,201 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Both Front discs are lipped

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2011 40,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both fron t discs worn on inner face

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 40,917 miles

both fron t discs worn on inner face

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,972 miles

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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FY55 ZVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY55 ZVE, 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 FY55 ZVE registered?

FY55 ZVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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