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BJ55 OLP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,235 mi
Last recorded72,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,235 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 8 Mar 2017 69,336 miles

Front tyres tread wearing at edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs /pads worn

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,336 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs /pads worn

Front tyres tread wearing at edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,159 miles

Front brake squeal

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,364 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside door mirror supported with tape

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,166 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside door mirror supported with tape

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,366 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside door mirror supported with tape

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside door mirror supported with tape

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,772 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,518 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)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,661 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,441 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)

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 OLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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