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BL05 GEJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,727 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,707 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,378 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,659 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust front and rear

Fail 28 Mar 2022 61,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust front and rear

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,625 miles

both front tyres wearing on tread inner edges)

Fail 12 Mar 2021 59,625 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on tread inner edges)

Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,593 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,243 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 GEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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