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GL54 OBN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,980 mi
Last recorded115,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 OBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 115,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excess play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,640 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shiled insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,818 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,480 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber top dustcover insecure

pedal antislip rubbers worn ok when tested

rear exhaust mounting held with hoseclip ok when tested

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,857 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 61,254 miles

Both rear tyres perishing (205/55/16/v)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear brakes reading 24% imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,254 miles

Both rear tyres perishing (205/55/16/v)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brakes reading 24% imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both dip beam patterns poor.

both rear tyre treads getting low on inside edges

Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both dip beam patterns poor.

both rear tyre treads getting low on inside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,817 miles

both nearside tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,703 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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GL54 OBN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL54 OBN, 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 GL54 OBN registered?

GL54 OBN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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