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PLZ 2234

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 2234
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim buckled

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,978 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 53,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,221 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2012 34,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,774 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,637 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 18,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 7,628 miles

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 2234 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLZ 2234, 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 2234 registered?

PLZ 2234 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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