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CE05 GHX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 17 Sep 2021 102,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,935 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Unbonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Both rear outer belts slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 92,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Both rear outer belts slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,027 miles

OSR belt slow to retract

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault OSF implausible (1.6 (b))

OSR belt slow to retract

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 74,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn un-even (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,592 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,630 miles

Rear brake pads are very low

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,580 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,685 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 20,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 14,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,329 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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CE05 GHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE05 GHX, 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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CE05 GHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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