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BK55 GAO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,798 mi
Last recorded121,798 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 GAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 121,798 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,243 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 92,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high image (4.1.2 (a))

Advise headlamp polish.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,754 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,753 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre worn uneven.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,145 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,619 miles

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

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

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

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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BK55 GAO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BK55 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 GAO registered?

BK55 GAO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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