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SG05 ZJO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ZJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,540 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,757 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,950 miles

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

rear brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,178 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,177 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,073 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,473 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,473 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,297 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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SG05 ZJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZJO, 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 ZJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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