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BP54 UPD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 UPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,910 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 95,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,804 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 93,804 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 88,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,088 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes / both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,952 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 72,952 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,652 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f snow tyre 3,5mm

rear number plate poor condition

slight suspension knocks

Fail 15 Jan 2014 64,652 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f snow tyre 3,5mm

rear number plate poor condition

slight suspension knocks

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,284 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

rear drop link bushes in poor condition.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 56,284 miles

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

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

rear drop link bushes in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres on legal (just acceptable)

corrosion to exhaust

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 27 Jan 2012 47,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres on legal (just acceptable)

corrosion to exhaust

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,347 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,706 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level low.

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jan 2009 13,205 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 28 Feb 2008 2,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 2,210 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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BP54 UPD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BP54 UPD, 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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BP54 UPD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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