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BL05 DTX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,962 mi
Last recorded125,962 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 125,962 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,903 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 116,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both headlamps slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks and splits over the sidewalls and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks and splits over the sidewalls and tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,931 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,929 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,378 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape in inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2011 83,338 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape in inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,632 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,913 miles

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)

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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BL05 DTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL05 DTX, 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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BL05 DTX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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