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BJ55 OMT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,096 mi
Last recorded134,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OMT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,096 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 133,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,890 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 115,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust corroded and mount broken

Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 115,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 114,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

headlight level sensor broken osf.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,944 miles

engine and under body covers and n/s and o/s outer sill covers

o/s/f head light aim switch damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2015 103,944 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and under body covers and n/s and o/s outer sill covers

o/s/f head light aim switch damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,476 miles

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

mid / rear exhaust hangers corroded

middle box deteriorated

n/s/r tyre has metal stuck in tread

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 95,476 miles

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

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

mid / rear exhaust hangers corroded

middle box deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has metal stuck in

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the screen

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly out of shape

offside front tyre inner edge is worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,106 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,206 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BJ55 OMT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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