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BJ05 RXP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,149 mi
Last recorded116,149 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 RXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,149 miles

Central Sub frame and suspension arms corroded

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 106,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 106,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,659 miles

slight oil leak from both inner driveshaft/ gearbox seals

Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

slight oil leak from both inner driveshaft/ gearbox seals

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,151 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak from n/s/f diff seal

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,158 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,915 miles

Accelerator response is poor. Engine races and also has fast idle speed.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,915 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Accelerator response is poor. Engine races and also has fast idle speed.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,318 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,593 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,488 miles

front discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,399 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on their edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,383 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BJ05 RXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

BJ05 RXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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