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GP55 VRV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 151,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 134,581 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,509 miles

E.M.L on emissions limits just reached

Engine noise(belt/pulley?)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,509 miles

E.M.L on emissions limits just reached

Engine noise(belt/pulley?)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 102,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,225 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and lipped.

engine management light is on?

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,225 miles

engine management light is on?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and lipped.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,926 miles

nearside front windscreen has damage in ZONE B in excess of 40mm,but is far left,and not obscuring drivers vision.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front windscreen has damage in ZONE B in excess of 40mm,but is far left,and not obscuring drivers vision.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,686 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 55,686 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,727 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GP55 VRV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GP55 VRV, 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 GP55 VRV registered?

GP55 VRV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GP55 VRV safe to buy?

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