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GF05 LUZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LUZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 135,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,872 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 128,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 125,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 125,098 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,729 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seats not allowing inspection of adult belt

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Front exhaust hanger corroded and weak

Nearside front macpherson strut bearing noisy

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seats not allowing inspection of adult belt

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Front exhaust hanger corroded and weak

Nearside front macpherson strut bearing noisy

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Power steering fluid at minimum level

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,135 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front tyres devoid of tread to inner edges exposing secondary rubber to offside

Power steering rack wet with fluid and fluid at minimum level

Rear registration plate loose but secure

Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,134 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release release under load (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front tyres devoid of tread to inner edges exposing secondary rubber to offside

Power steering rack wet with fluid and fluid at minimum level

Rear registration plate loose but secure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn to inner edge

Power steering rack wet with fluid

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn to inner edge

Power steering rack wet with fluid

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,641 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 79,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,024 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,683 miles

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

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

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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GF05 LUZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GF05 LUZ, 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 GF05 LUZ registered?

GF05 LUZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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