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MW54 ZHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,729 mi
Last recorded140,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,729 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2020 136,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 131,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 127,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

crankshaft pulley worn

rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,251 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,251 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,454 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 115,247 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight leak from o/s inner cv boot

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,651 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,600 miles

offside front sidelight dim,,,rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

when accelerating theres a knocking noise from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,758 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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MW54 ZHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW54 ZHC, 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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MW54 ZHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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