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BL05 GDJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 111,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 111,757 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,002 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 109,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,485 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,740 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,885 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,603 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,379 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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BL05 GDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL05 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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