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BL54 RRZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,473 mi
Last recorded113,473 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,473 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 105,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,704 miles

exhaust corroded

front no plate marked

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front wing corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2023 103,426 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

front no plate marked

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front wing corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,920 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 98,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,784 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,741 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,252 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,087 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR WING BUMPER WHEEL ARCH BEEN DAMAGED

Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,087 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISC

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR WING BUMPER WHEEL ARCH BEEN DAMAGED

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,761 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,705 miles

front brake discs in poor condition inner o/s moreso

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,275 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 72,275 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,408 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,204 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,586 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,490 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,912 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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BL54 RRZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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