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FG05 ZHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,542 mi
Last recorded93,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 93,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cracking/splits cords exposed tyre size 205 / 55 x16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Screen cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,633 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 60,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,497 miles

front wind deflectlor broken

nearside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,738 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,309 miles

front wind deflector damaged

offside rear wheel slightly buckeled

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,110 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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FG05 ZHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

FG05 ZHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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