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HW55 GJE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 93,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 88,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,148 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 14 Nov 2012 43,231 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,231 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,103 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r/tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,580 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cuts in nearside front tyre (outer side wall)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2008 14,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cuts in nearside front tyre (outer side wall)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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HW55 GJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HW55 GJE, 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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What year was HW55 GJE registered?

HW55 GJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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