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GL05 EJE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,707 mi
Last recorded70,707 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear brake caliper anti-rattle springs missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,284 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,923 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,350 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2013 48,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,519 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has a combination of v,w rated tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,641 miles

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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GL05 EJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GL05 EJE, 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 GL05 EJE registered?

GL05 EJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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