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GV05 HGG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 111,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,471 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 84,869 miles

All four tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,271 miles

washers just hitting screen

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,203 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 38,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,376 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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GV05 HGG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GV05 HGG, 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 GV05 HGG registered?

GV05 HGG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is GV05 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 HGG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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