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YR55 LZJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,384 mi
Last recorded102,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH ON WISHBONE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

gearbox warning fault on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2017 99,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,319 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,870 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge. fault developing on offside handbrake.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,773 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,658 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)

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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YR55 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR55 LZJ, 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 YR55 LZJ registered?

YR55 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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