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BL54 VNM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,625 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,078 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,849 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,735 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,761 miles

NAIL NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 62,761 miles

NAIL NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,620 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing uneven and wearing on inner edge and getting low 2mm

both rear tyres worn out of shape and perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,530 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and wearing on inner edge and getting low 2mm

both rear tyres worn out of shape and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,066 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 31,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 VNM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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