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GL05 WKM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,518 mi
Last recorded121,518 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 121,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps are heavily misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,475 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 112,712 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 107,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,188 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,536 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,710 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,670 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 48,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

washer jet aim needs some attention

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,459 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

washer jet aim needs some attention

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,525 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,397 miles

battery light is on

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,524 miles

vehicle is coverd in snow hard to cheak components

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,398 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 13,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WKM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

GL05 WKM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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