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GU05 HKF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 113,683 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 113,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 104,930 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 104,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,333 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,628 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly cracking

Brakes require further inspection

Coil springs corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 77,962 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,276 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary belt worn

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 15 Feb 2021 75,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary belt worn

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,448 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BRAKES REQUIRE FURTHER INSPECTION

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURED AND CLOUDY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,536 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres heavily worn on inner egde

Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,536 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres heavily worn on inner egde

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,891 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,086 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlight beam images poor.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

o/s/r. tyrte has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,541 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,860 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,150 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 HKF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HKF, 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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GU05 HKF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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