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BG05 FXO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 132,398 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 127,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 127,133 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view plastic casing (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,647 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 114,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,369 miles

2 x child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 104,369 miles

2 x child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 86,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,653 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,685 miles

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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BG05 FXO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG05 FXO, 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 BG05 FXO registered?

BG05 FXO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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