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BG05 MUP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,069 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 92,069 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,505 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,312 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,746 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,736 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slight wear

Fail 29 Jul 2022 89,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - cracking - low wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slight wear

Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edges- cracking- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge - cracking- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight wear offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 28 Jul 2021 88,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edges- cracking- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge - cracking- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight wear offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perished - heavy wear on edges- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - wearing heavily on inner edges- advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight wear offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 30 Jul 2020 87,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perished - heavy wear on edges- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - wearing heavily on inner edges- advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight wear offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight wear offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight wear offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,489 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished.

off-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished.

off-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,591 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,488 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,646 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 MUP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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