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GX05 TZH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,804 mi
Last recorded63,804 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 TZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 63,804 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,682 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,053 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,453 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 51,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre Extreamly worn on the inner edge ( 0mm ) very close to reaching cords

Offside rear tyre in a Extreamly poor condition (205/55 r 16 )

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre in a poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,482 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2009 16,482 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,090 miles

strong advice rear brake pads wearing low

tow cover on rear bumper missing

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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GX05 TZH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GX05 TZH, 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 GX05 TZH registered?

GX05 TZH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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