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BL54 WMJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,698 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 113,692 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front head lamp damaged taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,828 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 108,828 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jan 2021 108,680 miles

Emissions not tested oil level to low, no reading on dipstick and noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

No 3, injector damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc, corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,840 miles

nearside and offside front, lower, inner wishbone bushes, perished but no excessive movement

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,840 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working fit new bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front, lower, inner wishbone bushes, perished but no excessive movement

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 99,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,343 miles

Centre Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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

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

fuel injectors seals leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,343 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

fuel injectors seals leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

battery faulty . wont start once turned off

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,711 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,584 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,316 miles

frt tyres low on edges

o/s/f body damage h/lamp repaired with glue

Fail 6 Feb 2010 32,177 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,949 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 WMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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