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BN55 ZGX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,674 mi
Last recorded171,674 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 171,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

silencer outter shield rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2019 171,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

silencer outter shield rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2018 159,872 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted seal ok

Fail 23 Nov 2018 159,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted seal ok

Pass 10 Oct 2017 145,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 145,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,087 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated.

3. Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated.

3. Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,773 miles

1. Slight damage to rear number plate.

2. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

4. Both front tyres worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 127,647 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1. Slight damage to rear number plate.

2. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

4. Both front tyres worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,132 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low. 4. Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,132 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low. 4. Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,052 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 103,051 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,775 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
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BN55 ZGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN55 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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BN55 ZGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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