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BD54 TBZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,373 mi
Last recorded173,373 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 TBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 173,373 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 173,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 164,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 157,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2020 157,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2019 144,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 131,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail-pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly dented

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,711 miles

clutch ped rubber missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,612 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,607 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,046 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front discs worn

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,066 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing.

Nail in rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,923 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 22,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD54 TBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD54 TBZ, 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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BD54 TBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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