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BL05 NGX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 123,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 123,427 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 84,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 83,414 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,907 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges both sides

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,482 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 68,479 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 62,116 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edg

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,116 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edg

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,343 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,147 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,147 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)

minor leak on power steering rack

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 NGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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