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GJ05 KBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,946 mi
Last recorded172,946 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 172,946 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower engine & gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 168,156 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low,

Pass 17 Apr 2014 160,985 miles

suspension components corroding,offside front tyre wearing low on tread,suspension bushes+engin mountings wearing,slight clonks from front

Pass 25 Mar 2013 149,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poor pattern from n/s dipped headlamp

wipers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2013 149,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poor pattern from n/s dipped headlamp

wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2012 124,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2012 124,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,589 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly - possible contamination on windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly - possible contamination on windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,265 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 9 Jun 2008 23,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre seems soft

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,412 miles

Offside 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre seems soft

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,769 miles

Nearside Sill panel has damage

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Sill panel has damage

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ05 KBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ05 KBO, 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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GJ05 KBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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