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LR05 GKO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,965 mi
Last recorded100,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 GKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 100,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle rusty

rear tail pipe wire repair

Fail 3 Sep 2026 100,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle rusty

rear tail pipe wire repair

Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,296 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub frame and suspension rusty

rear axle rusty

tail pipe wire repaired

Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,814 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded and suspension

rear axle ect corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,787 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear axles corroded

n/s and o/s rear shock covers slack

Fail 22 Aug 2023 79,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear axles corroded

n/s and o/s rear shock covers slack

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 71,874 miles

Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,731 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 64,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,686 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,643 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 60,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,013 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Mar 2011 38,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,923 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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LR05 GKO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR05 GKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 GKO registered?

LR05 GKO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is LR05 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 GKO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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