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FN05 GCU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,133 mi
Last recorded108,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 108,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,055 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,726 miles

n/s front tyre tread on 1.7 mm o/s front tyre tread on 2mm and both inner edges worn but legal at test

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,239 miles

n/s front o/s front tyres tread only just legal at test n/s 1.9 mm o/s 2.4 mm and inner edges worn suggest change very soon

Fail 7 Jan 2008 19,229 miles

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

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

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

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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FN05 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN05 GCU, 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 FN05 GCU registered?

FN05 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FN05 GCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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