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LS05 ZDU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,270 mi
Last recorded147,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 147,270 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from front flexi joint also from injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking strut damp/leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted inside out and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt doesn't fully retract (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,433 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 119,418 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 119,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,343 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 23,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 23,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,858 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 20,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,195 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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LS05 ZDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LS05 ZDU, 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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LS05 ZDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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