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BD55 VTC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,328 mi
Last recorded87,328 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,328 miles

Both Rear Tyres Low on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both Rear Tyres Low on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,187 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken/missing

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 6 May 2015 78,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust gearbox mounting broken

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,308 miles

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

off side front spring not correctly located

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,044 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,955 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 51,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,525 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,082 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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BD55 VTC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD55 VTC, 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 BD55 VTC registered?

BD55 VTC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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