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GU05 FLP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,910 mi
Last recorded102,910 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 102,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,098 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 89,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

very slight pas fluid leak at pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2021 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

very slight pas fluid leak at pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,932 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 82,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,584 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,584 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,760 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 65,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,830 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,830 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,907 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,190 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GU05 FLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

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

Is GU05 FLP safe to buy?

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