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BJ55 GYW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,109 mi
Last recorded144,109 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,109 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 144,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm front bushes to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills and nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,833 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2017 113,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s worst ()

both rear shocker cover tubes detached

centre exhaust box deteriorated

front disc bad pitting

o/s/r tyre well worn inner edge (n/s/r slight )

Fail 10 Oct 2016 105,855 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (need clean) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s worst ()

both rear shocker cover tubes detached

centre exhaust box deteriorated

front disc bad pitting

o/s/r tyre well worn inner edge (n/s/r slight )

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,231 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind

both rear shocker tubes detached

front discs pitting inner face

main box deteriorated

rear tyres wear inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,178 miles

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

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

front discs pitted inner face

front tyres wear edges

main exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

o/s/ dip bit down on output (glass deteriorated)

rear shocker cover tubes detached

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,013 miles

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

front discs pitting inner face

front tyres inner edge

main ex box deteriorated

rear shocker cover tubes detached both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,313 miles

centre ex box deteriorated

front discs pitting inner face

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,586 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,005 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 GYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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