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WU05 ZGH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,814 mi
Last recorded160,814 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 160,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,463 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 143,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 130,272 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,594 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slow (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,739 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,995 miles

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

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

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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WU05 ZGH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU05 ZGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 ZGH registered?

WU05 ZGH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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