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BJ55 GZS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,181 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f headlight beam affected by fog up lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f headlight beam affected by fog up lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,811 miles

Both front wings/outer sills holed with rust but outside of any prescribed areas

Both headlamps deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front wings/outer sills holed with rust but outside of any prescribed areas

Both headlamps deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,535 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Offside Front Sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 64,041 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,432 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 37,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,039 miles

n/s door mirror damaged.

n/s/f bumper damaged.

rear numberplate distorting.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,536 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,539 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,031 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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BJ55 GZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BJ55 GZS, 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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BJ55 GZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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