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GX05 OJA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,263 mi
Last recorded169,263 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 169,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,764 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 163,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald at inner tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition at inner face

rear suspension components very corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 158,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald at inner tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition at inner face

rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 151,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,576 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in rear drop links

Fail 27 Aug 2022 145,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in rear drop links

Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 139,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,438 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 133,438 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,816 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,765 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,642 miles

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,163 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)

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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GX05 OJA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX05 OJA, 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 GX05 OJA registered?

GX05 OJA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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