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EX05 BFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,736 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

engine management light illuminated on dash

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

eng man light o9nb dash illuminated

exhaust heat sheild loose on body

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eng man light o9nb dash illuminated

exhaust heat sheild loose on body

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,688 miles

Engine managment light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,578 miles

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

Oil leak

man light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,129 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,626 miles

2 front tyres 3mm 2 rear tyres 4mm

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,092 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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EX05 BFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX05 BFE, 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 EX05 BFE registered?

EX05 BFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 BFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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