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FP55 GWG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,221 mi
Last recorded167,221 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 GWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 167,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2019 167,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 160,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat belt very slow to retract

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 160,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat belt very slow to retract

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 153,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 146,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 126,695 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)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,664 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre cut across tread

o/s/r and both front tyres low inner edge

slight corrossion front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,215 miles

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

some wear rear discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,555 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,746 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 31,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FP55 GWG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP55 GWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 GWG registered?

FP55 GWG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 GWG safe to buy?

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