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GNZ 8556

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 8556
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 135,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,372 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shielding loose

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,699 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner edge worn

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

exhaust bracket snaped front

oil leak gear box

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,466 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 122,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 98,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 98,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 90,664 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear body damage

Pass 24 May 2012 82,273 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 27 May 2011 75,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,353 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,353 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,726 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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,614 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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GNZ 8556 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNZ 8556, 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 GNZ 8556 registered?

GNZ 8556 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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