MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear trailing arm bushes perished
underside of vehicle corroded in parts
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear exhaust outter skin rusted
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offide front tyre wearing on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE55 BNN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VE55 BNN, 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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VE55 BNN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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