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BG05 ZGX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,140 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,875 miles

Center Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Engine Oil Leak

Gearbox Oil Leak

Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Center Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Engine Oil Leak

Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling on exhaust

Fail 29 Jan 2020 115,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling on exhaust

Pass 2 May 2019 111,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 111,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,322 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

front indicators becoming discoloured

nsr tyre 2mm

o/s h/light slightly insecure

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Fail 8 May 2018 106,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

front indicators becoming discoloured

nsr tyre 2mm

o/s h/light slightly insecure

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,889 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inside edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F/ driveshaft inner boot leaking grease

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F/ driveshaft inner boot leaking grease

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,373 miles

Uneven tyre wear o/s/f

Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,373 miles

Uneven tyre wear o/s/f

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,400 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,400 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG05 ZGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG05 ZGX, 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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BG05 ZGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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