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GV05 YKG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,195 mi
Last recorded127,195 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2016 127,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .760 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.265 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 985ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Had to abort due to heavy oil burning and failing 2nd emissions testing (7.3.A.2c)

Very little oil showing on dip stick??

Pass 26 May 2015 121,086 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 121,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,024 miles

Failed first BET Exhst-emissions, quite a lot of smoke emitted and oil level low?

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,094 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 106,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,626 miles

near side rear wheel damaged

rear discs corroded and worn and pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,574 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,896 miles

washers poor on windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2009 50,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

washers poor on windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,755 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 YKG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV05 YKG, 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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GV05 YKG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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