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FD05 BXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,466 mi
Last recorded108,466 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,466 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,798 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and appears low on pressure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and appears low on pressure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 77,400 miles

Slight play in Nearside front steering

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,043 miles

both front tyres are getting close to the limit

both lower arm rear bushes slight play

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,043 miles

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

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

both front tyres are getting close to the limit

both lower arm rear bushes slight play

o/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 48,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,022 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 5 May 2012 40,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 35,386 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 29,036 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 23,462 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 18,307 miles

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

Offside 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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FD05 BXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD05 BXU, 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 FD05 BXU registered?

FD05 BXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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