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GU05 HBD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear w/bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear w/bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 91,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,587 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and deterioration ()

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

offside rear tyre has wear on edges and deterioration

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge worn ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,809 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 61,056 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,629 miles

Coolant leak

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 HBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU05 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

GU05 HBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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