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BJ55 GYO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,380 mi
Last recorded89,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,380 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,346 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,346 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,113 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,673 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,011 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,810 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 79,511 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing

Headlamp lenses and patterns deteriorated

N/s/f roadwheel rim distorted and some tyre ovality

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

Service wear to front brake discs, some uneven application

Small chips onn windscreen

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,012 miles

Oil leak

front discs showing signs of wear

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,760 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre just in limit nail in outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,129 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,136 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front 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 GYO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ55 GYO, 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 BJ55 GYO registered?

BJ55 GYO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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