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AP54 BYL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,375 mi
Last recorded153,375 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 153,375 miles

EML on)(engine misfiring

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

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

clutch pedal has excessively high biting point

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 Dec 2017 153,375 miles

EML on)(engine misfiring

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

clutch pedal has excessively high biting point

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,943 miles

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Fail 15 Dec 2016 140,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,736 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 127,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and unevenly worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 113,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside headlamp pattern poor, but clear enough to see beam image

Fail 30 Dec 2014 113,546 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside headlamp pattern poor, but clear enough to see beam image

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,788 miles

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

poor headlamp pattern to both headlamps

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2013 97,788 miles

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

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

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

poor headlamp pattern to both headlamps

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,220 miles

poor headlight patterns

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

washers could be better

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,271 miles

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

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

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

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

slight accident damage to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 8,062 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 8,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP54 BYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP54 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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AP54 BYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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