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BU05 ZBJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,682 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs slightly pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,081 miles

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

nearside rear tyre perished 205/55/16

nearside windscreen washer weak

noise from offside front door check strap

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear side wall cracked and perished 205/55-R16 91W BCT

Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens scratched (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear side wall cracked and perished 205/55-R16 91W BCT

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,600 miles

front exhaust flexi deteoriated

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front exhaust flexi deteoriated

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside front headlight lenses scratched and cloudy

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,548 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn / wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,909 miles

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

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 ZBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 ZBJ registered?

BU05 ZBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is BU05 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ZBJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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