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GK05 WYU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,462 mi
Last recorded128,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,462 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 128,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency fuel cap fitted not lockable (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 115,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,061 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 93,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 93,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,805 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,805 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,941 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,940 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,253 miles

Both wipers leave slight smear

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,370 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,344 miles

fuel cap cover missing

power steering slightly notchy

Fail 1 Jul 2011 27,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

fuel cap cover missing

power steering slightly notchy

Pass 5 May 2010 22,000 miles

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

nails in both rear tyres and slightly perished

Fail 4 May 2010 22,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nails in both rear tyres and slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2009 16,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,080 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 12,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GK05 WYU 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 69.6%.

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 GK05 WYU, 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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GK05 WYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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