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SH05 ZGD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,008 mi
Last recorded68,008 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 ZGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,008 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear tie bar ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,006 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,619 miles

Nearside headlight lens poor

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

bottom pulley poor condition

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to rear suspension components

heat shield loose centre fitting broken of tank and chassis rail

Fail 23 Sep 2019 66,619 miles

Nearside headlight lens poor

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bottom pulley poor condition

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to rear suspension components

heat shield loose centre fitting broken of tank and chassis rail

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,554 miles

Offside drive shaft gaiter weeping

corrosion to all coil springs

Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,543 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside drive shaft gaiter weeping

corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,669 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy but doesn't feel rough when rotated

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,669 miles

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

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

nail in both rear tyres

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy but doesn't feel rough when rotated

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,484 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre and wearing low inner edge

both front tyres cracking in tread and wearing low inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds noisy but doesn't feel rough when rotated

offside outer cv boot weaping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated and weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,640 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 52,536 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 52,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 45,427 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 45,427 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 20 May 2010 37,703 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 29,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,088 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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SH05 ZGD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH05 ZGD, 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 SH05 ZGD registered?

SH05 ZGD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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