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GJ05 ULE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,606 mi
Last recorded141,606 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 141,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,923 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 132,246 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 131,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear body has damage but no sharp edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 124,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 112,311 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 112,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,080 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 30 Jun 2009 107,444 miles

Offside Front 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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GJ05 ULE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ05 ULE, 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 GJ05 ULE registered?

GJ05 ULE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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