2005 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · ML54 TZY
2005 Ford Focus C-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 145,608 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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ML54 TZY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2023
- 145,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 TZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus C-Max (ML54 TZY) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
ML54 TZY Mileage History
- 22/03/2022138,137 mi
- 22/03/2022138,137 mi
- 15/05/2023145,608 mi+7,471 mi
- 15/05/2023145,608 mi
Average of roughly 6,514 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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