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BG05 ESU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,946 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

oil leak

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

oil leak

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,215 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 110,214 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear brake reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 102,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 102,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 92,299 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 83,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 73,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,788 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,505 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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BG05 ESU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG05 ESU, 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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BG05 ESU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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