MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front sharp edge on front of wing
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
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
front subframe damaged
Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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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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