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BF05 MXA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,821 miles

Injector slightly blowing

Nearside rear shock looks slightly damp

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,026 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 18,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BF05 MXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF05 MXA, 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 BF05 MXA registered?

BF05 MXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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