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MW05 GXC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,849 mi
Last recorded142,849 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,975 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 138,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Offside Front sill corroded ok at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,612 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front 2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2 n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f o/s/f outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 122,462 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 122,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,580 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 114,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 111,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,413 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,513 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 92,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,169 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 72,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,055 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges, esp OSF

Exhaust heatshield damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MW05 GXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MW05 GXC, 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 MW05 GXC registered?

MW05 GXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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