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GJ05 UOW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,382 mi
Last recorded76,382 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 69,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,963 miles

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,406 miles

Headlamps beam pattern slight vague

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,394 miles

headlamp lens deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2022 45,394 miles

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

headlamp lens deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,605 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,605 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low tread

Fail 7 Apr 2017 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low tread

Pass 3 May 2016 35,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,145 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,629 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 20,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,067 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 UOW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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