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ML05 GZV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,955 mi
Last recorded106,955 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 GZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,561 miles

items removed from the drivers view of the road.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 93,561 miles

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

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

items removed from the drivers view of the road.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,827 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wiper blades smearing.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 67,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre worn on edge

both rear tyres worn on edge 205 55r16

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyre worn on edge

both rear tyres worn on edge 205 55r16

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,427 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,456 miles

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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ML05 GZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML05 GZV, 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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ML05 GZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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