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CP05 GBE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 GBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 127,520 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 12 Jul 2017 120,337 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

poor headlamp patterns,lenses have faded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake back plates are very rusty

exhaust is very rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake back plates are very rusty

exhaust is very rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,659 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 105,659 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 97,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,115 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,873 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 49,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,125 miles

all front brake pads worn very low - need replacing very soon

all rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2008 37,633 miles

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

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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CP05 GBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP05 GBE, 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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CP05 GBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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