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ST55 JZK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,498 mi
Last recorded141,498 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2016 141,498 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front P bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat, diesel fumes in car (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,665 miles

Centre Rear silencer corrosion deteriorated

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,069 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,124 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 105,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 29 Dec 2011 96,457 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 96,457 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs scored (pads worn metal to metal)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,783 miles

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

nail in ns/f tyre

os/f tyre on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,783 miles

nail in ns/f tyre

os/f tyre on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2010 78,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,387 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

Fail 14 Nov 2008 69,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

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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ST55 JZK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST55 JZK, 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 ST55 JZK registered?

ST55 JZK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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