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FN05 GSU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,895 mi
Last recorded114,895 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 99,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 97,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 91,821 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,023 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 25 May 2016 86,023 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 26 May 2015 77,677 miles

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)

nsr tyre worn uneven in inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 68,563 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 68,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 May 2013 60,291 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,291 miles

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

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

rear brake pads appear thin - cant see clearly

steering rack has slight very weap

Pass 25 May 2012 52,172 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 52,172 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2010 35,706 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 14 May 2010 35,706 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2009 29,117 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 21,669 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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FN05 GSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN05 GSU, 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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FN05 GSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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