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BJ55 MGU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,345 miles

Fuel flap cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel flap cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel /brake area squeaking noise/ unable to locate advise further investigation

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 97,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel /brake area squeaking noise/ unable to locate advise further investigation

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,466 miles

Fuel flap missing

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel flap missing

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,988 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm plus showing inner ware (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm plus showing inner ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 75,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low. On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,049 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenes started to deterate (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,577 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 64,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,423 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 59,423 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,735 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 47,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,791 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2009 33,159 miles

both front tyres have slight cuts in treads

slight side wall damage offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,911 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 MGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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