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BV55 YLO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 121,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 115,097 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,526 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any play

both number plate lights deteriorated but still working

underbody corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 104,526 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any play

both number plate lights deteriorated but still working

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,592 miles

body damage to offside rear

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

body damage to offside rear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,868 miles

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

all brake discs rusted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs rusted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,977 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 68,977 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,933 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,933 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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BV55 YLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BV55 YLO, 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 BV55 YLO registered?

BV55 YLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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