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GF55 CAX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,979 mi
Last recorded150,979 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 150,979 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 150,977 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BRAKE HOSE NOT FITTED IN BRACKET ON STRUT AND HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail BRAKE HOSE NOT FITTED IN BRACKET ON STRUT AND HOSE DAMAGED ON STRUT (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 142,081 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 142,080 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tail gate diff to open

Pass 16 Jan 2023 137,130 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 128,233 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 128,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,202 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,454 miles

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

under body surface rust

under tray fitted and 4 wheel covers

Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,454 miles

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

under body surface rust

under tray fitted and 4 wheel covers

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,496 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 61,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,040 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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GF55 CAX 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 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF55 CAX, 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 GF55 CAX registered?

GF55 CAX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is GF55 CAX safe to buy?

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