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GJ55 VCL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,565 mi
Last recorded158,565 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 158,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded but no sharp edges

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

general heavy surface corrosion sills, undersills etc

Pass 23 Apr 2021 149,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 126,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 126,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 105,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 92,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,270 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,609 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 55,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,061 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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GJ55 VCL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCL, 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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GJ55 VCL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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