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BF55 LVG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,229 mi
Last recorded143,229 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,229 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both sides + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers & shields fitted

under vehicle + sills corroded slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,046 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted

offside front coil spring corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 125,514 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 125,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,781 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,325 miles

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

slight delamination of front registration plate

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,859 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,859 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 LVG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVG, 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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What year was BF55 LVG registered?

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

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