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MK05 LZA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 94,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,250 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,516 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear shockers damp

heat shield insecure-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

wishbone bushes perished-rear pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,951 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,477 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,966 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,544 miles

front and rear disc slightly wearing

some play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,542 miles

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

front and rear disc slightly wearing

some play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,700 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 36,700 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,017 miles

o/s mirror housing lose

Fail 4 Feb 2008 25,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s mirror housing lose

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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MK05 LZA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK05 LZA, 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 MK05 LZA registered?

MK05 LZA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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