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BF55 BEU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,240 mi
Last recorded53,240 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,240 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 53,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,628 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 51,628 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all across rear seats ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 46,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all across rear seats ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 41,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorating and is starting to diffuse beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorating and is starting to diffuse beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 28,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorating and is starting to diffuse beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorating and is starting to diffuse beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorating and is starting to diffuse the beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorating and is starting to diffuse the beam image (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,380 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 8,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF55 BEU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BF55 BEU, 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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BF55 BEU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 BEU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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