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BK55 VFP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

238,365 mi
Last recorded238,365 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 238,365 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 238,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 238,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 231,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 231,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 231,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & lower, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also perished, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure,front under tray partly insecure,

Pass 10 Sep 2021 223,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 214,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 214,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 204,505 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 193,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 182,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 161,513 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,133 miles

n/s/f tyre tread bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread bald inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 138,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/r tyre tread bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread bald inner edge

n/s/f tyre tread bald inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,269 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,806 miles

air conditioning fluid leak.

exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 100,806 miles

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

air conditioning fluid leak.

exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,152 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 92,150 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,102 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 82,102 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,949 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,949 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,092 miles

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

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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BK55 VFP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BK55 VFP, 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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BK55 VFP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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