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SB05 LZN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,509 mi
Last recorded94,509 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 LZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,509 miles

damp on steering rack possible from leaking gearbox

front exhaust in poor condition not blowing

outer sills & o/s/front wing corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

damp on steering rack possible from leaking gearbox

front exhaust in poor condition not blowing

outer sills & o/s/front wing corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,751 miles

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

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

headlights in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,747 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

headlights in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,561 miles

Sills have light corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,557 miles

brake pipes under body rusty exhaust week

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,958 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,066 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,473 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2009 35,733 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,455 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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SB05 LZN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB05 LZN, 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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SB05 LZN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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