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GJ55 UZV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side’s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side’s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side’s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,369 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,837 miles

both headlight aims cloudy

Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,837 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

both headlight aims cloudy

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,159 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,292 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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GJ55 UZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ55 UZV, 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 GJ55 UZV registered?

GJ55 UZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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