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BL05 NHB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Sep 2017 106,142 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear has slight cut

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,912 miles

n/s/r door dent

o/s/f door dent

Fail 19 Sep 2015 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r door dent

o/s/f door dent

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 67,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,128 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch pedle rubber missing.

oil level below min level.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,967 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,738 miles

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

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

clutch pedal antislip pad missing.

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 NHB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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