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BL54 VSA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,687 miles

Offside Wiper Blade Slight Smearing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing Cracking Tread Wall

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,687 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing Cracking Tread Wall

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

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

Offside Wiper Blade Slight Smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,375 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

o/s/f suspension arm bush worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

o/s/f suspension arm bush worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,041 miles

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

n/s/i/c/v gaiter leaking grease

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,716 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,313 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 VSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BL54 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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