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BJ05 CRU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,617 mi
Last recorded48,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,617 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 47,868 miles

oil leak offside driveshaft seal

Fail 21 Jan 2025 47,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak offside driveshaft seal

Pass 31 Jan 2024 46,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,399 miles

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 44,397 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,538 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,953 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,439 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 38,401 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,789 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,627 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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BJ05 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BJ05 CRU, 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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What year was BJ05 CRU registered?

BJ05 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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