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GJ55 XSB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front subframe surface corrosion

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,971 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,639 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly detiorated

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,787 miles

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly detiorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly detiorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,836 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,836 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,429 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,255 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,569 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,828 miles

Nearside 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
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GJ55 XSB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XSB, 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 XSB registered?

GJ55 XSB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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