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FT05 GBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,181 mi
Last recorded163,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 163,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,878 miles

corrosion to various suspension components+underbody

Fail 10 Sep 2021 156,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to various suspension components+underbody

Pass 11 Sep 2020 152,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 152,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 148,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 141,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,995 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 131,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,021 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 121,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,583 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 111,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 100,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 94,364 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,718 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front tyre 2-3mm Nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,961 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,961 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,300 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,671 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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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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