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GJ05 VRG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 160,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 156,757 miles

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2017 156,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 155,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,193 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 149,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,143 miles

slight niose o/s/r w/bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 13,143 miles

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

slight niose o/s/r w/bearing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 116,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear centre seatbelt buckle has plastic cover missing but works correctly

Fail 18 Mar 2011 81,645 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear centre seatbelt buckle has plastic cover missing but works correctly

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock n/s/r wheel

washer bottle top missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,795 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GJ05 VRG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

GJ05 VRG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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