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BG05 YCW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,443 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 46,443 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear low also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,402 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner cv gaiters have slight weep of grease around clips

Front Lower suspension arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated

Front tyres heavily cracked and perished, low on tread

Offside headlamp beam image poor

light misting of oil around steering rack pinion housing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,100 miles

Front front tyres slightly perishing and slightly wearing tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,888 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,620 miles

o/s inner cv boot slightly leaking but not allowing dirt in.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 3,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 2,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 2,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 YCW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG05 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

BG05 YCW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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