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BN55 VLL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,519 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,515 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

play in rack n/s

Fail 6 Apr 2016 121,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

play in rack n/s

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 105,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,862 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,657 miles

exhaust getting weak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 66,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,097 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,573 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BN55 VLL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN55 VLL, 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 BN55 VLL registered?

BN55 VLL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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