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BL05 OBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,245 mi
Last recorded107,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,245 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 107,245 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 94,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,550 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 88,548 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,588 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,417 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,417 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 18 Jan 2010 34,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,696 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,983 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BL05 OBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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