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SB05 LZO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 LZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front road wheels both corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear road wheels both corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flex section deterioated

Pass 18 May 2022 82,392 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex section deterioated - system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 82,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex section deterioated - system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,230 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION WORN

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced WING CORRODED (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 7 Jun 2021 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP MISSING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION WORN

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced WING CORRODED (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,623 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,137 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,866 miles

front flexi section of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,170 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,170 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,463 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 59,463 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil level on minimum mark

rear exhaust support bracket rusty

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,166 miles

both front head lamp starting to discolour

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,166 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,744 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,226 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 19,799 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

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 LZO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB05 LZO, 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 LZO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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