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BG55 XJX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,418 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,418 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,121 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 128,988 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 108,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 101,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,326 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,394 miles

rear discs slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,191 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes deteriorating

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake pads low

oil leak to gearbox

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes deteriorating

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake pads low

oil leak to gearbox

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,419 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to babyseat fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight lip on front brake discs

slight trace of gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,803 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,891 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side sill/door damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,504 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,151 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 33,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,075 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BG55 XJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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