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LX55 TZO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 TZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,466 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,470 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,083 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low & perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,119 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low & perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

various corrosion to rear chassis & inner sills

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,049 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,314 miles

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

parts of exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,621 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs corroded on inner surface

unable to make a clear inspection of rear inner pads

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,368 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,593 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly ridged

unable to make clear visual inspection of rear inner brake pad linings

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,639 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,365 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,622 miles

rear tyres getting low

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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LX55 TZO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LX55 TZO, 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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LX55 TZO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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