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BG54 GVD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,244 mi
Last recorded259,244 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 259,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 238,092 miles

Oil leak

n/s outter sill damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2015 238,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s outter sill damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 204,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside head lamp requires further securing soon

nearside outersill slightly damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 171,271 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 171,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 152,138 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

rear number plate cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2012 152,138 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,689 miles

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

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

both front discs slighty worn

rear number plate cracked

slight dampness of oil around engine

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,503 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BG54 GVD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG54 GVD, 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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BG54 GVD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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