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GJ05 XWV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,138 mi
Last recorded108,138 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 108,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,709 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass is cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16vr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp unit is misted - non defined beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp unit is misted - non defined beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass is cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16vr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlamps misting up

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,093 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 61,093 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Aug 2011 51,160 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced wear noted on front brake pads,suggest replacement as soon as possible.

inbalance of 22% noted on front brake performance.

Fail 1 Aug 2009 27,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced wear noted on front brake pads,suggest replacement as soon as possible.

inbalance of 22% noted on front brake performance.

Pass 6 May 2008 16,914 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,914 miles

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

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 XWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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