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FL05 GZB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

161,521 mi
Last recorded161,521 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,521 miles

Advanced corrosion to parts exhaust system

Exhaust down pipe split 3/4 of the way round.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On tread on inner part (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Fail 9 Nov 2022 161,510 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to parts exhaust system

Exhaust down pipe split 3/4 of the way round.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On tread on inner part (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 28 Oct 2021 156,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 156,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,350 miles

EML

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 153,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Eml on

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 146,897 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to most of rear suspension

Corrosion to tow bar

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 146,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to most of rear suspension

Corrosion to tow bar

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 144,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 136,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,979 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 115,935 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 107,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 107,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,779 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper blades worn

corrosion to exhaust system

engine under shield insecure

low to no tread on inner each of o/s/f tyre

top covers of each rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2013 98,766 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper blades worn

corrosion to exhaust system

cut in outer weall of n/s/f tyre only just passed test

engine oil low

engine under shield insecure

low to no tread on inner each of o/s/f tyre

top covers of each rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,900 miles

3mm of tread on o/s/r tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only 2mm of tread on o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs worn

upper covers of each rear shock absorber broken away

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,900 miles

3mm of tread on o/s/r tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only 2mm of tread on o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs worn

upper covers of each rear shock absorber broken away

Pass 4 Dec 2010 68,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,471 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,471 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,970 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 57,970 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,270 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FL05 GZB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 FL05 GZB, 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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FL05 GZB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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