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PN05 ZSL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,542 mi
Last recorded55,542 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,542 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 55,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,948 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 52,945 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 35,237 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,524 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose appears to be weeping

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,268 miles

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

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,842 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,316 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs corroded

right rear tyre slightley perished

slight leak from left side of steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,309 miles

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs corroded

right rear tyre slightley perished

slight leak from left side of steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,236 miles

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

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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PN05 ZSL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc 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 PN05 ZSL, 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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PN05 ZSL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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