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GL05 XFU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,428 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not excessive.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension corroded but not excessive.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,774 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp image fading

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image fading

Pass 3 May 2019 92,389 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 92,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 87,264 miles

Front wipers smear screen

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 87,188 miles

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

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

Front wipers smear screen

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2017 81,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 11 May 2016 74,905 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 74,905 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 66,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2012 45,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,035 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 30,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 21 May 2009 21,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear to n/s/r tyre

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 XFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL05 XFU, 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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GL05 XFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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