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BF55 VCA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

169,828 mi
Last recorded169,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 169,828 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from front joint of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp unit loose but remains secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 169,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from front joint of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp unit loose but remains secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 153,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 153,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside gone to wire 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside gone to wire 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 140,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 140,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,758 miles

Offside Front sharp edge on front of wing

Fail 25 Jul 2020 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sharp edge on front of wing

Pass 3 Aug 2019 123,617 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 44,677 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,664 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 105,503 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald in places on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,244 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,962 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,957 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,297 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and close to limit on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted n/s/f and o/s/r

Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted n/s/f and o/s/r

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,760 miles

front subframe damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,752 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 VCA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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