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CX05 PZG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,843 mi
Last recorded161,843 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 PZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 161,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 161,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 152,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,210 miles

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

tracking needs ajusting

Fail 13 Jul 2017 143,888 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

tracking needs ajusting

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 134,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 95,510 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,518 miles

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

airbag light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,518 miles

airbag light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 21,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,511 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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CX05 PZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc 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 CX05 PZG, 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 CX05 PZG registered?

CX05 PZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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