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GX54 RAU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 RAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,449 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,419 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,126 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 48,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 48,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,560 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly leaking graese

Pass 14 May 2012 39,595 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 35,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder advise replacement. 205/55/16

Pass 16 May 2011 35,118 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder advise replacement. 205/55/16

Pass 11 May 2010 30,059 miles

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre in poor condition and low tread

offside front tyre in poor condition with low tread and bald on inner shoulder 205/55/16

offside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2009 24,396 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 24,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,431 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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GX54 RAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX54 RAU, 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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GX54 RAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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