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FM05 GDO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 136,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,728 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 134,728 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S and N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,308 miles

various rust under body

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,791 miles

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

various rust under car

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,879 miles

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

various underbody rust

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,861 miles

various underbody rust

Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,151 miles

General underbody surafce corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,134 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,027 miles

both rear shockabsorber sleeves broken

child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts

exhaust mountings heavily corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear shockabsorber sleeves broken

child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts

exhaust mountings heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,281 miles

Camber on rear wheels excessively negative

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,030 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)

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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FM05 GDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FM05 GDO, 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 FM05 GDO registered?

FM05 GDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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