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WG54 ZBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,842 mi
Last recorded235,842 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 ZBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 235,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 235,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 222,632 miles

Front Incorrect (non-sealing) cap on screenwash reservoir

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion starting to build up on rear suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 205,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 205,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 200,135 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded around subframe and suspension arm mounts, and around seat belt mounts

Rear subframe and suspension arms getting abit corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 200,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion and hole at rear end outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central/rear exhaust heat shield getting abit loose

Exhaust rear mounting corroded and broken off

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded around subframe and suspension arm mounts, and around seat belt mounts

Rear subframe and suspension arms getting abit corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 180,929 miles

Exhaust rear mounting corroded and broken away (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge and has slight cut

O/S H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam image

O/S/R outer b/pad getting abit low

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around seat belt and suspension arm mounts, all getting abit corroded

Rear exhaust heat shields starting to get abit loose

Rear inner b/pads appear low (esp O/S/R, appears to be nearing limit of wear)

Service brake efficiency getting abit low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 163,755 miles

Both H/Light lenses starting to deteriorate slightly and starting to effect dipped beam images

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

Slight corrosion at O/S/R end outer sill edge area

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sill areas and around seat belt mounts

Small crack at screen starting

Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,639 miles

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

Both h/light lenses starting to get abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

O/S/R outer b/pad low and nearly ON limit of wear

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Slight bend at N/S/F wheel inner rim area

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sill/chassis areas and around seat belt and suspension arm mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,486 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Osf tyre has a cut in the tread deep enough to reach the cords but less than 25mm in length.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,281 miles

nearside front headlamp lens deitorating starting to effect beam pattern , compared to other headlamp

Fail 12 Apr 2012 97,281 miles

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

nearside front headlamp lens deitorating starting to effect beam pattern , compared to other headlamp

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,619 miles

Front tyres show wear at edges and close to wear bars.

Nearside headlamp lens is misted Giving poor pattern

Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Rear shock absorber skirts are insecure.

Slight free movement at rear radius arms front mounts.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,768 miles

Brake pads appear low but servicable.

Front tyres are worn at ionner edghes and close to wear bars,

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,394 miles

Nearside front side lamp repaired.

Nearside front tyre is worn at edges close to limits of wear.

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to wear bar indicators.

Noise within rear suspension no detectable play present.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,704 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,704 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WG54 ZBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG54 ZBV, 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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WG54 ZBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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