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CE55 BHU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,282 mi
Last recorded149,282 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 BHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 149,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2022 149,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2021 130,899 miles

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

clutch slipping

Fail 13 Apr 2021 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch slipping

Pass 28 Apr 2020 118,640 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 118,639 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake minimum efficiency only just met

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,394 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyre treads worn on the inner edges 195/65/15

Fail 19 Apr 2018 87,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyre treads worn on the inner edges 195/65/15

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,517 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats in rear unable to check seatbelts

Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,822 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats in rear unable to check seatbelts

Pass 8 May 2015 64,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsf tyre on 2.5mm tread+bald inner+outer edge

Osf tyre on 1.6mm tread+bald inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,215 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsf tyre on 2.5mm tread+bald inner+outer edge

Osf tyre on 1.6mm tread+bald inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,822 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

OSF tyre balding inner edge

OSR shocker bump stop worn

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,611 miles

Oil leak from N/S gearbox area

Fail 5 Feb 2013 48,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from N/S gearbox area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on limit.

oil leak off g/box?

washer bottle cap missing?

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,286 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear tyre perishing on outer wall,o/s front tyre worn on inner edges advise replacing and a tracking check!!

washer bottle filler cap missing?

Fail 9 Feb 2011 32,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear tyre perishing on outer wall,o/s front tyre worn on inner edges advise replacing and a tracking check!!

washer bottle filler cap missing?

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,619 miles

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,281 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CE55 BHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE55 BHU, 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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CE55 BHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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