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BJ05 FRU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 107,100 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 98,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,343 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,343 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,914 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,566 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,688 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,800 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 10,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,123 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 FRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red 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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

BJ05 FRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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