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BT05 MTJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,640 mi
Last recorded139,640 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,640 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 135,436 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 135,436 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,981 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 132,976 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,582 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Smokes during acceleration.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,331 miles

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.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 124,331 miles

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.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,336 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 111,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,055 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

front undertray loose screws missing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 93,459 miles

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

undertray insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2010 93,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,032 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 81,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,005 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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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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