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MC05 ZGE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 79,700 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

both rear bump stops broken up

Fail 15 May 2017 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

both rear bump stops broken up

Pass 11 May 2016 65,298 miles

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

slight knock from front suspension?!

Fail 11 May 2016 65,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight knock from front suspension?!

Pass 13 May 2015 61,006 miles

offside washer just hitting screen

Pass 12 May 2014 56,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,332 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,604 miles

n/s door mirror /side repeater glass damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror /side repeater glass damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,521 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2010 33,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,219 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

undershield preventing full inspection of underside

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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MC05 ZGE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC05 ZGE, 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 MC05 ZGE registered?

MC05 ZGE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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