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BG55 OPV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,443 mi
Last recorded85,443 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat sheild lose

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 72,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,133 miles

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s drive shaft gearbox oil seal is leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front tyres are on the legal limit - shoulders bald!!

o/s drive shaft gearbox oil seal is leaking

o/s/f wishbone rear bush is deteriorated and has play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,959 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,793 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,465 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,491 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 38,491 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,723 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 OPV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

BG55 OPV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BG55 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 OPV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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