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GK55 OJW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,039 mi
Last recorded167,039 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 OJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 167,039 miles

Bonnet release mechanism slightly defective

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

Engine oil at minimum level

Exhaust flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bodywork damage

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 167,039 miles

Bonnet release mechanism slightly defective

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

Engine oil at minimum level

Exhaust flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bodywork damage

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 166,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Has a small in pedal rubber itself (1.1.2 (c))

Advise both front lower arm bushes poor condition split

Advise all rear suspension bushes split and cracked

Advise bonnet lock missing have to open with a long screw driver

Advise both front washer jets just hit the screen could do with adjusting

Advise on brake test the handbrake did not feel as it should went very loose then tight poss where discs worn?

Advise whole exhaust system corroded no major holes or leaks at time of test

All road springs corroded not broken at time of test just corroded

Crack in front bumper

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted inner surface of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tyre Bald close to showing cords unable to see any at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise oil around back of engine and around gearbox not dripping at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped poss below min speck (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shields loose and corroded

Rear wiper split

Damage to osr of car crack in bumper reflector is still there and not loose at time of test

Shoot and signs or front flexi pipe leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,887 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 153,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,572 miles

Damage to nsf bumper

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers poor condition

Offside Rear Body damage

Fail 12 Jul 2016 141,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers poor condition

Offside Rear Body damage

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,251 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 129,251 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,063 miles

Engine cover loose will not fix into place

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight smear on both front wiper blades

Fail 30 Jul 2014 116,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine cover loose will not fix into place

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight smear on both front wiper blades

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,488 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,448 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested - child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,538 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 32,538 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)

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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GK55 OJW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK55 OJW, 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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GK55 OJW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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