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GJ05 WTN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 115,097 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,420 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 109,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,974 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see recommend inspection. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake just meets requirments.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,261 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant check wipers? (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect req clean? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect req clean? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,786 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both-advise clean (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides-advise new (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both-advise clean (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides-advise new (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,859 miles

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

Recommend tracking.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 77,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 77,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2009 64,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,839 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 WTN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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