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BG55 OCL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,508 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,411 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,589 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,021 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlight lenses require polishing images poor

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,704 miles

alternator bolt loose

both headlamp images poor

Fail 9 Mar 2015 65,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

alternator bolt loose

both headlamp images poor

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 47,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,885 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 29,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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 OCL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OCL, 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 BG55 OCL registered?

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

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