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BJ05 GPX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 100,211 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,907 miles

front discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,212 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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)

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GPX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ05 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

BJ05 GPX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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