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BJ55 VVU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,455 mi
Last recorded93,455 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner tyres starting to wear on edge

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,952 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,952 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,782 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded Offside rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,222 miles

Front lower arms, rear bushes perished slightly

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,222 miles

Front lower arms, rear bushes perished slightly

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,326 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 29 Sep 2009 25,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,222 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 VVU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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