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GU05 TWX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,265 mi
Last recorded143,265 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 143,265 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken front flex deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 143,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken front flex deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,692 miles

exhaust mountings corroded down pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2020 133,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust mountings corroded down pipe

Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil replace now (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil replace now (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,545 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 105,545 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,956 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,469 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,630 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,781 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
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GU05 TWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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