MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to suspension + under body
corrosion to various suspension components+underbody
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to various suspension components+underbody
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front suspension arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front suspension arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion inner and outer sills both sides
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front suspension arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front suspension arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion inner and outer sills both sides
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion on both outer sills
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear both shock absorber shrouds dropped
clutch pedal rubber missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear both shock absorber shrouds dropped
clutch pedal rubber missing
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside front tyre 2-3mm Nearside front tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM.
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE REARSEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED/ CHILDS SEAT FITTED.
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT05 GBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FT05 GBX, 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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FT05 GBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 August 2005.
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