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GL55 AZA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 AZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,825 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 129,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,582 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILL BACKS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 118,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,711 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,231 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 91,229 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 86,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,209 miles

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,142 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,918 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,532 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished..

Fail 2 Nov 2009 28,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL55 AZA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 GL55 AZA, 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 GL55 AZA registered?

GL55 AZA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is GL55 AZA safe to buy?

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