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GU05 TWL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 TWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,232 miles

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

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))

could not test axle bushes [under trays in way]

Fail 22 Aug 2018 118,232 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

could not test axle bushes [under trays in way]

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,294 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edges

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Both Edges

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 7 May 2014 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,368 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 65,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 65,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 49,074 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2011 48,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,113 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,108 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 21,492 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 TWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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