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BK05 XYL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 139,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,656 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,010 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 110,911 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,149 miles

Front Strut top bearings seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,894 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Strut top bearings seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,499 miles

n/s/f shocker soft

n/s/r shocker soft

Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f shocker soft

n/s/r shocker soft

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,734 miles

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

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

rattle from exhaust

slight misting of p/s fluid

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,788 miles

homemade exhaust front pipe flex fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 64,788 miles

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

homemade exhaust front pipe flex fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,475 miles

both front suspension arm rear bush's have worn and have slight movement

front brake disc have slight outer surface corrosion

rear brake pads have slight outer surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2012 53,475 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bush's have worn and have slight movement

front brake disc have slight outer surface corrosion

rear brake pads have slight outer surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,476 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

offside front door mirror cracked

offside rear door unable to open

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both inner cv boots leaking

Pass 2 May 2009 31,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,204 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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BK05 XYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green 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 BK05 XYL, 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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What year was BK05 XYL registered?

BK05 XYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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