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GN55 YWJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,738 mi
Last recorded148,738 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 148,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 148,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,369 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)

exhaust rear support broken but still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,252 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn unevenly low on inner edges

large crack in centre top of wind screen not in drivers veiw of the road

nearside front tyre deep cut to outer side wall

nearside wing mirror loose (not insecure)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,919 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limits

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Dec 2010 59,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Dec 2009 46,887 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 46,887 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

knocking noise from nsr wheel when rotated

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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GN55 YWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GN55 YWJ, 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 GN55 YWJ registered?

GN55 YWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GN55 YWJ safe to buy?

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