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GX05 UHB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,251 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front, close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,066 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers; evidence of leakage

Fail 19 Feb 2020 101,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers; evidence of leakage

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,948 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,662 miles

slight tyre wear on rears

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 UHB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UHB, 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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GX05 UHB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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