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BK55 VUW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 145,587 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 25 Nov 2016 137,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 129,560 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 129,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,914 miles

n/s mirror and side repeater damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,374 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIM KICK-UP'S POOR

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS DROPPED DOWN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE TOP COVER BROKEN

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 106,374 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH HEADLAMP AIM KICK-UP'S POOR

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS DROPPED DOWN

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE TOP COVER BROKEN

NUMBER 1 INJECTOR LEAKING

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,684 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link arm worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,727 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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BK55 VUW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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