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GV54 LWR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,461 mi
Last recorded63,461 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 LWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 63,461 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,858 miles

Brake fluid contaminated

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp Has Slight Movement

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Exhaust System Is corroded (7.1.2)

Front Both Wishbone bushes Starting Getting Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlight Has movement But Still Secured

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/F Tyre Valves Are Deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Exhaust System Is Corroded (7.1.2)

Front Both Wishbone bushes Starting Getting Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlight Has Movement But Still Scured

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/F Tyre Valves Are Deteriorated

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

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 4 Feb 2017 57,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Exhaust System Is Corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need Attension (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlight Has Movement But Still Secured

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

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 4 Feb 2017 57,955 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Exhaust System Is Corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need Attension (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlight Has Movement But Still Secured

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

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 54,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,176 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 51,034 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,320 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,969 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,091 miles

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

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

offside front road rim damaged on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,998 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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GV54 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV54 LWR, 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 GV54 LWR registered?

GV54 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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