MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,748 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear rear axle suspension and other components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear rear axle suspension and other components corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight (4.1.4 (b))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wall cut
Offside Rear tyre cracking on the edges
rear sub frame corroded and other components
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight (4.1.4 (b))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wall cut
Offside Rear tyre cracking on the edges
rear sub frame corroded and other components
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F AND O/S/F (REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F AND O/S/F (REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BF55 VDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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