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BJ55 CTV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,347 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 108,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,423 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,423 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,387 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,798 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 56,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,233 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,051 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 41,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,134 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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BJ55 CTV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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