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BF55 VCP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 113,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,317 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,483 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,180 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,979 miles

park brake efficiency 16%

sidewalls damaged offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2015 69,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level very low

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

oil leaks

sidewalls damaged offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,894 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 66,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,752 miles

dent nearside rear bumper

front pads low

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2013 63,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dent nearside rear bumper

front pads low

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,386 miles

engine oil level low

oil leak offside diff/shaft seal area

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,029 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,220 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 VCP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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