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LM05 DZS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,711 mi
Last recorded135,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 DZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 135,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 115,055 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 115,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,714 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

front headlamp lenses deteriorating

front shock absorbers have slight misting of fluid

handbrake cables deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,391 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres perished & wearing close to the legal limit

Front headlamps deteriorating & headlamp patterns weak

Nearside washer jets blocked

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,736 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear tie rod bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,390 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tie rod bushes starting to debond

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Jul 2011 63,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,157 miles

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

front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,821 miles

Spare wheel loose.

Windscreen damage outside wiper swept zone.

Pass 5 May 2010 52,945 miles

Engine poor/uneven running

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 38,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,604 miles

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)

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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LM05 DZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM05 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 LM05 DZS registered?

LM05 DZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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