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ST55 GAA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 GAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 83,928 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

mouldy interior risk to health

Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 72,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shocker skerts insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shocker skerts insecure

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 66,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

heat shield under car deterated/insecure

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,009 miles

all tyres worn / wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

front under tray not fitted / front end damaged rad suport panel etc pipes + hoses rubbing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

all tyres worn / wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,116 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear at time of test

exhaust front pipe steady bracket broken

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

slight play at lower steering column coupling

tailgate not opening by release on handle

Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,086 miles

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear at time of test

exhaust front pipe steady bracket broken

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

slight play at lower steering column coupling

tailgate not opening by release on handle

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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ST55 GAA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST55 GAA, 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 ST55 GAA registered?

ST55 GAA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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