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BJ55 VXC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,681 mi
Last recorded155,681 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 155,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,229 miles

Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure.

Exhaust flexi braiding perished.

Slight blow front exhaust backbox.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 149,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure.

Exhaust flexi braiding perished.

Slight blow front exhaust backbox.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 139,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 130,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2015 130,338 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2014 116,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,380 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 98,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,168 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side tyre inner edge wearing.still centre 3/4 off tyre showing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,622 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VXC 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 VXC, 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 VXC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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