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BF55 LPU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,815 mi
Last recorded194,815 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 194,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 194,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 194,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 192,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

exhaust box deteriated slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 192,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

exhaust box deteriated slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 188,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 177,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 173,359 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 168,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 161,994 miles

N/S/R Brake Disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 131,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 131,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,828 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BF55 LPU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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