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ST05 ZZW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 ZZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,392 miles

Nearside sill accident damaged

Offside rear sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,392 miles

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

Nearside sill accident damaged

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 118,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both covered in protective plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both covered in protective plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,976 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,976 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,588 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,396 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,353 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,634 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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ST05 ZZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST05 ZZW, 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 ST05 ZZW registered?

ST05 ZZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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