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BG05 UJY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,861 mi
Last recorded135,861 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,861 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front wings corroded at bottom

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm , both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 127,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 127,946 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,694 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,244 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 108,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,689 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 101,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inside edges ADVISE tracking check

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 77,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,811 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 73,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 69,462 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 69,453 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,294 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,080 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 UJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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