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CE55 BKU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,143 mi
Last recorded88,143 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,143 miles

Power steering fluid below minumum

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around rack area but not leaking at time of test (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Heat shield loose

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid below minumum

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around rack area but not leaking at time of test (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 68,646 miles

rear suspension rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2016 68,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,061 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 winter (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 winter (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,725 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,758 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 32,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 13,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,260 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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CE55 BKU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKU, 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 CE55 BKU registered?

CE55 BKU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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