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SG05 FZS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,515 mi
Last recorded109,515 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 FZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,515 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded,and heat shield adrift.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 109,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded,and heat shield adrift.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,055 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer shell very corroded and weak.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust silencer outer shell very corroded and weak.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,726 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded and weak.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 81,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre exhaust section corroded and weak.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,314 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 63,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine missfiring

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres have slight damage to side walls and soft

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 39,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 28,956 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SG05 FZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SG05 FZS, 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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SG05 FZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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