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GX55 LWN

2005 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LWN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 144,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

heat shield loose

long foot brake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2024 140,050 miles

Central ex. box skinning

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment long foot brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 140,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central ex. box skinning

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment long foot brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,818 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 135,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2022 132,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 125,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,571 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,571 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded ..heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no discernable beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbobne rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no discernable beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central silencer poor ,not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 62,617 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

catalyst mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2014 62,617 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

catalyst mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,258 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tyre tread

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Poss engine oil leak (top)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,019 miles

Oil leak

both rear reflectors damaged and nearside slightly loose

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front tyre very low (strong advise)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,327 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,252 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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GX55 LWN is a 2005 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX55 LWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX55 LWN is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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