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GR55 VHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,591 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 87,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,192 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 79,191 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,478 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,021 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,197 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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GR55 VHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR55 VHC registered?

GR55 VHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GR55 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 VHC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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