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AJ55 GZM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,983 mi
Last recorded105,983 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,204 miles

o/s/r tyre on inner edge

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened buckle & webbing been chewed & fraying (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp been chewed. (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,204 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened buckle & webbing been chewed & fraying (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp been chewed. (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,332 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 75,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,919 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn very low

Fail 25 Oct 2013 63,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads and discs worn very low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,700 miles

(205/55/16) Both rear tyres out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,700 miles

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

(205/55/16) Both rear tyres out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,804 miles

A wheel alignment check is recommended due to tyre wear

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,359 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape (205/55V16)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,359 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape (205/55V16)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers worn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,464 miles

wipers worn

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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AJ55 GZM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ55 GZM, 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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AJ55 GZM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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