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MA05 FZG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,823 mi
Last recorded148,823 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,823 miles

both number plates poor

rear springs rusty

Pass 14 May 2019 125,583 miles

Drivers seatbelt frayed

Exhaust poor condition

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 14 May 2019 125,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seatbelt frayed

Reverse light not working

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Slight roughness offside front

Pass 15 May 2018 107,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 107,525 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 91,469 miles

Nearside front wheel damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Temporary repair rear exhaust mount

Pass 13 May 2016 74,722 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated

small cracks on outer side wall of the offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 38,563 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,067 miles

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

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

slight damage on front tyre sidewalls

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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MA05 FZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA05 FZG, 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 MA05 FZG registered?

MA05 FZG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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