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BG55 OBF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 125,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective MEMBER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,799 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective PLASTIC LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,937 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,912 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY /OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Nov 2017 102,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY /OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,026 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / PARTIAL SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread area

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread area

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

PARTIAL OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

PARTIAL OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,089 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,433 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 38,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,256 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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BG55 OBF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG55 OBF, 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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BG55 OBF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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