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SG05 ZHV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ZHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2021 115,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

minor engine / g-box oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,384 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,942 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 93,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 93,924 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated tightened nut.slight noisy (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,560 miles

Centre Front exhaust flexy detereated and slight b;ow

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Centre Front exhaust flexy detereated and slight b;ow

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,885 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,885 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 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)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,577 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,173 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 20,171 miles

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

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 ZHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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