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BL05 XVE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,171 mi
Last recorded181,171 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 181,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 160,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 139,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,923 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 121,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,791 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,726 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake pads very low

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 XVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVE, 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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What year was BL05 XVE registered?

BL05 XVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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