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FG05 FBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,301 mi
Last recorded120,301 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,052 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 114,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,954 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2013 86,195 miles

o/s head lamp pattern faint

rear tyre wear and cracking

some movement in front suspention wishbone rear bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,191 miles

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

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

rear tyre wear and cracking

some movement in front suspention wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 33,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,920 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.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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FG05 FBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG05 FBX, 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 FG05 FBX registered?

FG05 FBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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