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AV55 GMG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 88,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,423 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 77,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,595 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 74,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,196 miles

Both front tyres were under inflated.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,035 miles

Both rear inner tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front washer jet blocked.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,738 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 61,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror broken. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,266 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

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

N/S/F door mirror damaged.

O/S/F tyre on 2mm of tread and cutting off on its inner edge.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 51,309 miles

Damage to n/s/f door mirror assembly.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F tyre cutting off on its inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,309 miles

Damage to n/s/f door mirror assembly.

O/S/F tyre cutting off on its inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,493 miles

front wipers slightly poor

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2010 30,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,785 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AV55 GMG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV55 GMG, 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 AV55 GMG registered?

AV55 GMG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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