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ET05 BRX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,478 mi
Last recorded107,478 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 BRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 107,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 107,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,704 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 102,704 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,127 miles

Both headlamp beam images reduced output (cloudy effect lens)

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

Fuel cap cover not fully opening

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,659 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 69,659 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 16,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 8,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,378 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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ET05 BRX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ET05 BRX, 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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What year was ET05 BRX registered?

ET05 BRX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is ET05 BRX safe to buy?

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