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BL54 RBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre worn smooth and low on outer edges

both front tyre worn smooth and low on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in centre of tread but not deep enough to show cords

Rear nsr and osr seat belts could not be tested due to child seats fitted at time of test

oil leak on rear of engine

Fail 29 Sep 2016 79,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front headlamps beam pattern only just meets requirements

Nearside Front tyre has cut in centre of tread but not deep enough to show cords

Rear nsr and osr seat belts could not be tested due to child seats fitted at time of test

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,528 miles

Nearside Beam image poor

Nearside Rear Brake grease on outer surface of brake disc and could work its way onto braking surfaces

Offside Beam image poor

Offside front constant velosity joint boot repaired with sealer

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,528 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Beam image poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake grease on outer surface of brake disc and could work its way onto braking surfaces

Offside Beam image poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front constant velosity joint boot repaired with sealer

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake grease has been painted over brake discs and components and may be concidered excessive

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to the n/s rear outer sill

engine light is on

grease around the o/s front outer c.v boot but no holes present

n/s and the o/s front inner wheel arch covers are broken

n/s and the o/s headlamp lenses are starting to mist over

o/s front seat belt is starting to fray

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,272 miles

engine light on

n/s and o/s front tyres are cracked and perished

n/s rear outer sill is damaged

n/s rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

o/s front inner wing cover damaged

o/s rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside front inner wing cover damaged

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,632 miles

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

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

Washers very poor

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,023 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

checked nearside rear seat belt to the best of my ability. child seat fitted

Fail 26 May 2009 31,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

checked nearside rear seat belt to the best of my ability. child seat fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,330 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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BL54 RBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL54 RBX, 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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BL54 RBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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