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BJ05 JLX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,853 mi
Last recorded140,853 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,853 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 140,638 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

Under shield loose

Wheel bearing is slightly noisy, offside front.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 111,899 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

Under shield loose

Wheel bearing is slightly noisy, offside front.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,066 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2016 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,723 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 96,723 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,533 miles

emissions to clean to register

front brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,924 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 JLX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JLX, 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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BJ05 JLX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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