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2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,665 mi
Last recorded63,665 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,665 miles

Several suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2026 63,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Several suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,968 miles

headlamps dull

Fail 28 Mar 2025 62,963 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlamps dull

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,794 miles

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Fail 12 Apr 2023 62,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

N/S/R tyre worn very hard on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn very hard on inner edge (almost to cords)

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inner edge nearing cords / slight miss shape /manufacture date 2008 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords / manufacture date 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 59,509 miles

o/s and n/s headlight beams weak

rear o/s and n/s brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,827 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,227 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,225 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,806 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,581 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 VWY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BD55 VWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 VWY registered?

BD55 VWY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 VWY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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