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GU05 SYY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

194,563 mi
Last recorded194,563 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 194,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 179,259 miles

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

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

uneven wear to nsr tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2022 179,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

uneven wear to nsr tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2021 165,947 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 165,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,896 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 154,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,666 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,985 miles

Both rear number plate lamps dim

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,363 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,463 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 77,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,449 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,782 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,510 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,709 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,908 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 SYY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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