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BD05 CXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,998 mi
Last recorded100,998 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,002 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,411 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 99,411 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer - 1st skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,175 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

advise inspection of rear brakes

Fail 18 Dec 2015 98,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

advise inspection of rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 82,123 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,637 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 72,935 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 64,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 55,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,781 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,781 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,667 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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BD05 CXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD05 CXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 CXU registered?

BD05 CXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is BD05 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 CXU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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