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BF55 KOB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,072 mi
Last recorded119,072 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt retraction weak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 119,062 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt retraction weak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,579 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottem arms (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 103,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,244 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 95,243 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 85,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f lower wing panel damaged and insecure

o/s/r seat belt retracting weak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f lower wing panel damaged and insecure

o/s/r seat belt retracting weak

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey when spun

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s/f wing near sill

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,144 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,946 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,927 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,863 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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BF55 KOB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF55 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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