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GJ05 UOH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,714 mi
Last recorded141,714 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,714 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,412 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,347 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 111,443 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,596 miles

engine slightly smokey when cold

washers low pressure

Fail 22 Oct 2014 106,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine slightly smokey when cold

washers low pressure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,580 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front nearside tyre is VERY close to the legal limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,404 miles

both rear shock absorber outer covers insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2011 84,404 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer covers insecure

Fail 11 May 2010 69,516 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 69,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,300 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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GJ05 UOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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