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MF55 GNX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,832 mi
Last recorded138,832 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 138,832 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 138,832 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 137,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body poor

Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body poor

Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,322 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,460 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,709 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,377 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 120,325 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,082 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 117,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cam belt ,under tray heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cam belt ,under tray heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,910 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

head light lens

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,801 miles

head light lens

Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,167 miles

2 front tyres

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,167 miles

2 front tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,672 miles

uneven tyre wear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside washer jet one blocked and one not aimed correctly

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,166 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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MF55 GNX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF55 GNX, 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 MF55 GNX registered?

MF55 GNX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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