MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
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
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY /OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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