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BG55 OJC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,499 mi
Last recorded150,499 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 150,499 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 150,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Butterfly (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Butterfly (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,873 miles

N/S/R tyre under inflated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 136,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre under inflated

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 109,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,548 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,784 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,782 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,054 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 OJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

BG55 OJC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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