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LM05 DZY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,003 mi
Last recorded65,003 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 DZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2022 64,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Misting of oil around power steering rack

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,315 miles

front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,346 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,232 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,294 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE DE-BONDING

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR (LENSES DETERIORATED)

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Fail 6 Jun 2016 52,291 miles

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

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE DE-BONDING

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR (LENSES DETERIORATED)

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,379 miles

deteriorated headlamp lenses

front brake disc inner surfaces rusted

front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,003 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension arm rear bushes are de-bonding

Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,003 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)

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension arm rear bushes are de-bonding

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,438 miles

O/S Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,678 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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LM05 DZY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM05 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM05 DZY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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