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GK55 WLX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,048 mi
Last recorded189,048 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 189,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general build up of corrosion underside

Pass 4 Sep 2023 183,179 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear subframe starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Sep 2023 183,179 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre Metal shard. ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 179,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe and lower arms heavily corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 171,320 miles

exhaust rusty

rusty underside

Pass 26 Aug 2020 167,630 miles

Both rear end inner sills/chassis areas around suspension arm mounts and around seat belt mounts getting corroded, and rear chassis areas around subframe mounts

Exhaust system getting corroded and rear end mounting corroded and broken away (temperary repair made)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

O/S/R outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Tailgate opening button missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 160,182 miles

Front and rear exhaust mountings temporary repairs carried out.

Surface corrosion at both rear inner sills.

Tailgate outer handle in poor condition.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 160,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear exhaust mountings temporary repairs carried out.

Surface corrosion at both rear inner sills.

Tailgate outer handle in poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 147,603 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread (O/S/F tyre worn near tread limits at inner tread edge area)

Rear end chassis areas getting abit corroded

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around seat belt and suspension mounts, all getting abit corroded

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,267 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to get abit worn at inner tread edge slightly

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around seat belt mounts, starting to get abit corroded

Rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,404 miles

Both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes starting to get abit deteriorated and slight movement

Rear inner b/pads appear low and outer pads ON limits of wear

Slight noise starting at O/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,969 miles

Rear b/pads appear low (esp inner pads)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,870 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear number plate just starting to delaminate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear number plate just starting to delaminate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,872 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,236 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,236 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2010 37,848 miles

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,095 miles

offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

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 WLX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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