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GV55 BMZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,101 mi
Last recorded129,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,999 miles

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

nsf osf inner edges of tyre worn.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 117,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf osf inner edges of tyre worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,284 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

engine light on

oil leak

sticker on zone b

Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,275 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

oil leak

sticker on zone b

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,331 miles

turbo poor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,931 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,586 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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GV55 BMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV55 BMZ, 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 GV55 BMZ registered?

GV55 BMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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