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CE05 GOJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,650 mi
Last recorded140,650 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,650 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 131,181 miles

NSR Lamp unit damaged but not excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2019 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR Lamp unit damaged but not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2018 128,417 miles

Offside front headlamp deteriorated but not seriously effecting beam image

Fail 1 Jun 2018 128,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp deteriorated but not seriously effecting beam image

Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,938 miles

Rear Shockers Worn

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer Edge below 1.6ml over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp is badly deteriorated effecting the beam image requires replacement headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Low on inner edge, only just met requirements over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width, Advise wheel alignment checked

Rear Shockers Worn

Pass 26 May 2016 115,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 May 2016 115,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 103,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 100,300 miles

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)

all brake discs worn

front tyres worn

Fail 19 May 2014 100,294 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

front tyres worn

Pass 15 May 2013 89,242 miles

Handbrake release button cover missing (handbrake still working)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 89,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Handbrake release button cover missing (handbrake still working)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 74,584 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 63,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,036 miles

Offsaide rear tyre worn to wear bars 205/55/16

Offside front lower arm bush split very slight play

Fail 25 May 2010 53,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offsaide rear tyre worn to wear bars 205/55/16

Offside front lower arm bush split very slight play

Pass 21 May 2009 43,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front reg.plate-??

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,097 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 GOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE05 GOJ, 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 CE05 GOJ registered?

CE05 GOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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