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GR55 VDP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,393 mi
Last recorded112,393 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,955 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,201 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 98,201 miles

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,852 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel Filter Housing Slightly Damp

N/S Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Also Worn On Inner And Outer Edge

N/S Rear Tyre Tread Worn Low Also Worn On Inner Edge And Sidewalls Perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Also Worn On Inner Edge

O/S Rear Tyre Slight Wear On Inner Edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2013 46,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel Filter Housing Slightly Damp

N/S Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Also Worn On Inner And Outer Edge

N/S Rear Tyre Tread Worn Low Also Worn On Inner Edge And Sidewalls Perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Also Worn On Inner Edge

O/S Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished And Cracked Inbetween Tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,959 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

washer cap missing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,362 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2009 20,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake sqeal

washer reservoir cap missing

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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GR55 VDP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 GR55 VDP, 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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GR55 VDP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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