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MK05 LZE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,958 mi
Last recorded142,958 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 142,958 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhausted corroded

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,307 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 129,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 123,127 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 123,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2013 85,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 76,549 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 May 2012 76,545 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,345 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,345 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 41,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MK05 LZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK05 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

MK05 LZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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