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BU05 ZBD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front iondicators discolouring

front/rear number plates deterioating

nsf/osf headlight aim distorting

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,244 miles

osf indicator discoloured

osf seatbelt fraying

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

front number plate detrioating

headlight aim distoring

Fail 28 Sep 2018 88,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front number plate detrioating

headlight aim distoring

osf indicator discoloured

osf seatbelt fraying

osf wishbone bush unbonding

osr tyre cracking

play in osf drop link

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,906 miles

front/rear number plates deterioating

headlight aim distorting

osf indicator discoloured

osf seatbelt fraying

osf wishbone bush splitting/movement

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front/rear number plates deterioating

headlight aim distorting

osf indicator discoloured

osf seatbelt fraying

osf wishbone bush splitting/movement

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,069 miles

front number plate deterioating

front wishbone bushes splitting

nsf tyre bald on edges

oas seat belt fraying & osr slow returning

osf indicator discoloured

rear brakes slightly uneven [rbt]

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,939 miles

front number plate deterioating

osf seatbelt fraying

splits/movement in osf wishbone bush

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,845 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate deterioating

judder on rear brakes [rbt]

osf seatbelt fraying

splits/movement in osf wishbone bush

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,004 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,324 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,240 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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BU05 ZBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU05 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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