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BF55 LNH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,037 mi
Last recorded165,037 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 165,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

full inspection of boot not carried out due to being full

rear exhaust box outer skin insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2017 164,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure all seat belt anchor points not checked due to vehicle full of rubbish stopping full inspection (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

full inspection of boot not carried out due to being full

rear exhaust box outer skin insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,512 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 131,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,348 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center silencer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,463 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center silencer corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

catalyst support to gearbox snapped, pipe cracked

interior mirror insecure

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre bold on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

catalyst support to gearbox snapped, pipe cracked

interior mirror insecure

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre bold on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,972 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,972 miles

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

Front wipers poor, slight smear, still clearing screen

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,812 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,740 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 47,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LNH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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