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GJ05 YCB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,604 mi
Last recorded150,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YCB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 150,604 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty beam patten scatted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam patten scatted need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 145,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 137,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 132,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 132,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,840 miles

Front headlights are deteriorated

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 127,827 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front headlights are deteriorated

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,390 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 125,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 122,831 miles

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,574 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 119,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 115,949 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 108,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 99,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 84,580 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 71,202 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,217 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 YCB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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