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YG55 GWM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,559 mi
Last recorded71,559 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,559 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,993 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2024 60,993 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2023 56,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,344 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

engine management warning light displayed

Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,331 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn outer edges

engine management warning light displayed

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,161 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,188 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)

engine management light on.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 12,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

engine management light on.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,183 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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YG55 GWM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG55 GWM, 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 YG55 GWM registered?

YG55 GWM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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