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LC05 ZBU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,918 mi
Last recorded122,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 122,918 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 122,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 117,847 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,544 miles

Air bag light ON

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

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

off/side/rear tyre mist shape on inside

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,441 miles

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

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

Air bag light ON

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

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

off/side/rear tyre mist shape on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,973 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 75,973 miles

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

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

IN VIEW OF THE CONDITION OF THE FRONT TYRES I SUGGEST A WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK.

Pass 27 May 2009 65,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 55,019 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
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LC05 ZBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC05 ZBU, 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 LC05 ZBU registered?

LC05 ZBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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