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MW54 BFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 BFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,627 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

n/s and o/s headlamp dip beam image poor

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside shoulder

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,842 miles

Both rears & NSF tyres cracking on sidewall

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 63,842 miles

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

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

Both rears & NSF tyres cracking on sidewall

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Dec 2012 55,507 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,439 miles

both front inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroded on inner face

rear pads corroded on outer face

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,321 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,743 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,217 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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MW54 BFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW54 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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MW54 BFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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