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GU05 FJV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

150,173 mi
Last recorded150,173 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 150,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba reading high, as the front flexi has a blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bottom rear bushes, bonded , perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bottom rear bushes, bonded , perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 144,072 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 144,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,520 miles

very slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2016 132,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust support bracket (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

very slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,304 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front flexi section of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight seapage of oil power steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,564 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

both rear tyres tread depth 3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,564 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

both rear tyres tread depth 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,262 miles

both rear tyres tread depth 3mm

front exhaust section slightly deterioated

Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,262 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust section slightly deterioated

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

slight seepage power steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,431 miles

front downpipe slightly deterioated

slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all tyres worn on inner edge and all tyres tread depth just below 3mm

front downpipe slightly deterioated

slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,303 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,303 miles

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

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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GU05 FJV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 GU05 FJV, 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 GU05 FJV registered?

GU05 FJV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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