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GY55 NUX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,356 mi
Last recorded123,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 NUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 123,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 123,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust mountings rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2025 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust mountings rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,240 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front of both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads nearly on wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f outer pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s/r and o/s/r lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 107,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front of both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads nearly on wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f outer pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s/r and o/s/r lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, 3 mm, and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, 3 mm, and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 91,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 83,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape on inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres have crenellated and worn thin on the extreme inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres have crenellated and worn thin on the extreme inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,007 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,800 miles

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,309 miles

brake pipes above shields

corrosion underside

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,001 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,455 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,287 miles

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

O/S drive gearbox seal is leaking

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box has an oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

may req front./ rear brake discs with next brake pad change

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked / perished

oil leak as advised o/s inner drive shaft oil seal in gearbox

Fail 3 Nov 2008 27,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,484 miles

Oil leak

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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GY55 NUX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GY55 NUX, 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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GY55 NUX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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