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PLZ 2217

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 2217
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2017 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight misting of oil (2.4.G.1)

exhaust hangers burst at front flexi pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,861 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured ALLOY (4.2.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,783 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,635 miles

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

bonnet not opening

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,661 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,508 miles

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

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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PLZ 2217 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PLZ 2217, 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 PLZ 2217 registered?

PLZ 2217 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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