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BJ55 CXM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,708 mi
Last recorded77,708 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,708 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear wheel arch damaged up to rear

o/s/rear corner bumper damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s headlamp beam image slightly poor

side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,988 miles

Battery warning light on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 62,988 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery warning light on

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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BJ55 CXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ55 CXM, 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 BJ55 CXM registered?

BJ55 CXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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