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BK55 XSC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 118,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

both headlamp images deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to both lower headlamp brackets

damage to o/s and n/s sills

dampness around steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2024 118,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

both headlamp images deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to both lower headlamp brackets

damage to o/s and n/s sills

dampness around steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside of steering rack damp

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

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r sills

slight damage to both head lamps lower brackets

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside of steering rack damp

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

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r sills

slight damage to both head lamps lower brackets

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,786 miles

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Front wheel arch inner cover damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp damaged

Offside of steering rack damp

both headlamps images deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Jan 2022 108,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Front wheel arch inner cover damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp damaged

Offside of steering rack damp

both headlamps images deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,239 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise engine covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin View from underside Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin View from underside Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser ()

Offside Front Road wheel wheel nuts x3 fitted wrong way round Advise service & repair and replace as necessary

Pass 25 Jan 2020 103,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,837 miles

Driver Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Passenger side and Driver side Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

Rear wiper blade Excessively smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,439 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,484 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osr tyre badly crack, but not showing any cords

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,814 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osr tyre badly crack, but not showing any cords

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,260 miles

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

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 XSC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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