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GU05 DZG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,603 mi
Last recorded164,603 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 164,603 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 164,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 159,815 miles

slight noise nearside rear. poss bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2015 159,813 miles

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

slight noise nearside rear. poss bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 150,809 miles

Near side body sill damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 150,809 miles

Near side body sill damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,114 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,432 miles

Front brake low

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,974 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 84,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,348 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GU05 DZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU05 DZG, 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 GU05 DZG registered?

GU05 DZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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