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FD05 BYL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,330 mi
Last recorded79,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,330 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corroson

Fail 26 Nov 2025 79,330 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise bonnet wont open

general under body corroson

Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,463 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,960 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,835 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,835 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,226 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 64,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,539 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,722 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,141 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 19,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,045 miles

both front blades smearing screen

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 BYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYL, 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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FD05 BYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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