MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Engine oil leak, noted fluid on steering rack but likely engine oil.
Front Wipers smearing slightly.
Rear Although vehicle passed its emissions check, it does smoke when accelerated.
coil spring corroded All. (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal. (3.5.1g)
Front Engine oil leak, noted fluid on steering rack but likely engine oil.
Front Wipers smearing slightly.
Rear Although vehicle passed its emissions check, it does smoke when accelerated.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded All. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn. (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn. (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak.
Smokes during acceleration.
Although emissions passed, the engine does emit a very strong smell that makes eyes sting.
Both front suspension arm rear bushes are splitting.
Steering rack danp around pinion.
Although emissions passed, the engine does emit a very strong smell that makes eyes sting.
Both front suspension arm rear bushes are splitting.
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering rack danp around pinion.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Emmision test passed but large amount of fumes noted during test
Exhaust hangers corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust hangers corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Emmision test passed but large amount of fumes noted during test
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
front undertray loose screws missing
coolant level low
front brake discs worn
undertray insecure
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
coolant level low
front brake discs worn
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
undertray insecure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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BT05 MTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BT05 MTJ, 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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BT05 MTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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