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FG05 SFZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 135,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

exhaust heat shield deteriorating

head light lenses deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,913 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Exhaust rear hanger broken, middle box deteriorated + middle heat sheild loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear footbrake slight increase / decrease difference. O/S slight bind

Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,913 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Exhaust rear hanger broken, middle box deteriorated + middle heat sheild loose

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear footbrake slight increase / decrease difference. O/S slight bind

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,952 miles

Both exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated(smearing)advise replacement

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated(smearing)advise replacement

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

the nsf wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

the nsr and osr upper boot floor to inner wheel arch is slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,213 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

the nsf wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

the nsr and osr tyres are deviod of tread on the inner edges

the nsr and osr upper boot floor to inner wheel arch is slightly corroded

the osf tyre is deviod of tread on the inner edge needes replacement soon

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,697 miles

near side rear brake slightley binding and pads worn advise attention

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

near side rear brake slightley binding and pads worn advise attention

near side front tyre bald on inner edge close to cords exsposed strongly advise replacment

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,785 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deterior ated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,195 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,103 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FG05 SFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SFZ, 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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FG05 SFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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