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BU05 FWP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,350 mi
Last recorded188,350 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 FWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 188,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure has significant corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 179,957 miles

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

Rear Sub frame excessively corroded

Rear Sub frame excessively corroded

Reverse Light not working

Tow bar attachments corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 179,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub frame excessively corroded

Rear Sub frame excessively corroded

Reverse Light not working

Tow bar attachments corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 172,117 miles

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

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

drivers front tyes becoming worn and perrished

exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension arms becoming corroded

sills becoming corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 172,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers front tyes becoming worn and perrished

exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension arms becoming corroded

sills becoming corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 165,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 158,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 153,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 147,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,024 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 108,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Slight surface corrosion at front B/Discs inner faces

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,298 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn.front pads 70% worn.front wiper blades require cleaning (road film)offside wiper blade small nick in wiper rubber

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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BU05 FWP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 FWP, 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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BU05 FWP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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