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AO55 RZG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 124,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

black paint coating on some components under the vehicle and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2018 124,493 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

black paint coating on some components under the vehicle and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

exhaust back box skin corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,662 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

front indicators fading

n/s/f tyre inner edge has no tread and various cuts

n/s/r brake pad low

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and inner edge heavily worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jun 2016 106,654 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

front indicators fading

n/s/f tyre inner edge has no tread and various cuts

n/s/r brake pad low

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and inner edge heavily worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,757 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box poor condition

near side rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box poor condition

near side rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,488 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 30 Jun 2012 61,488 miles

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,101 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,905 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AO55 RZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 AO55 RZG, 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 AO55 RZG registered?

AO55 RZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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