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GY05 FBU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,380 mi
Last recorded164,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 164,380 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 164,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 156,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight diesel leak injector area

Fail 10 Jun 2016 156,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight diesel leak injector area

Pass 1 May 2015 148,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 148,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 133,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 117,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 117,573 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,973 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,973 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,479 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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GY05 FBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY05 FBU, 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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GY05 FBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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