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GK55 XRH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XRH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,423 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

oil on gear box

Fail 6 Nov 2023 85,933 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

oil on gear box

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,615 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2021 68,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bottom arm ball joint dust cover has a small hole but still prevents ingress of dirt

Slight smear from front wipers

Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face corroding

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc face corroding

Offside Front Inner brake discs face corroding

Offside Rear Inner brake disc face corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2018 55,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc face corroding

Offside Front Inner brake discs face corroding

Offside Rear Inner brake disc face corroding

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,590 miles

wear to edges of both front tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2017 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,928 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,000 miles

slight disfigurement to rear number plate

Fail 10 Sep 2015 50,000 miles

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

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

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

slight disfigurement to rear number plate

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,725 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,396 miles

both front tyres 3mm

n/s/r wheel bering noisy

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres 3mm

n/s/r wheel bering noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,696 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 17,865 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XRH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRH, 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 GK55 XRH registered?

GK55 XRH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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