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ET05 ZGW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

uder body suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

uder body suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,824 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses starting to discolour (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Rear seats stowed and vehicle full of gardening equipment at time of test

Vehicle smells of fuel from equipment inside

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,285 miles

Rear springs and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,285 miles

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

Rear springs and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,666 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,665 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,480 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 31,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,809 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,809 miles

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

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

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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ET05 ZGW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 ET05 ZGW, 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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ET05 ZGW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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