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GP05 ESN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 ESN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 115,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside slight misting of oil around rack

Offside washer jet needs adjustment

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner both sills corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear complete suspension corroded

rear bump stops perished

Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 5 Jul 2021 108,881 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not of locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 101,519 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,656 miles

Front both shocks weak, suggest change as a pair.

oil light came on during test.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,475 miles

Nearside mirror broken.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 90,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding pads low. overheating evidence. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect v. weak. change asap. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror broken.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,070 miles

Nearside mirror broken.

Offside Front tyre pressure v. low at time of test.

both headlamp beam images weak. lens deterioration.

heavy acrid fumes from exhaust. difficult to get through emissions test.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost. broken up. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost. broken up. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror broken.

Offside Front tyre pressure v. low at time of test.

both headlamp beam images weak. lens deterioration.

heavy acrid fumes from exhaust. difficult to get through emissions test.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap. (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavily obscure, too high. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavily obscure, too high. (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap. (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror cracked.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 70,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes starting to perish & break up. may knock.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,234 miles

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes starting to perish & break up. may knock.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2013 55,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing low on tread + worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,998 miles

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

NSR tyre has large cut in sidewall

Nail in OSF tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,978 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,978 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,238 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 22,238 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,197 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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GP05 ESN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GP05 ESN, 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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GP05 ESN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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