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BJ55 COU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,392 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 111,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,597 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 106,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 104,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,315 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 97,313 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,748 miles

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

TYRES CRACKING

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,748 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

TYRES CRACKING

Pass 30 May 2017 81,711 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,675 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 67,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,224 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,146 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BJ55 COU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ55 COU, 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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BJ55 COU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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