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GX05 SLZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,110 mi
Last recorded141,110 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,110 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS TARNISHED

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,169 miles

body damage

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 134,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headight tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

body damage

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,409 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER SURFACES BADLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 120,605 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 120,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,722 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre poor condition.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre poor condition.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX05 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

GX05 SLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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