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BG55 XJO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,918 mi
Last recorded202,918 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 202,918 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 14 Nov 2018 202,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2017 195,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front and rear subframes and assemblies (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise polishing or changing at earliest convienience

exhaust heatshield loose

front pads 75% worn

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2016 190,036 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorating

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 3 Nov 2015 183,563 miles

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorating and heatshield loose

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Nov 2014 176,965 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 165,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 165,901 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 154,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 154,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,199 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 144,176 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 130,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 130,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn & slightly corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 76,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,923 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

BG55 XJO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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