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MW55 GJV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 111,029 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,417 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill outer section damaged/ corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill outer secton damaged/ corroded

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to all rear seats at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,267 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to rear suspension components

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,705 miles

nearside and offside front sill minor corrosion

nearside rear sill section damaged but not effecting vehicle structure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,157 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)

offside outer sill damaged but not enough to affect the vehicle structure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,767 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,219 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/side door mirror glass cracked

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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MW55 GJV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW55 GJV, 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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MW55 GJV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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