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YB54 BKJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,797 mi
Last recorded113,797 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,952 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel cap cover missing

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wing damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,952 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel cap cover missing

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wing damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,148 miles

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Fuel panel missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,148 miles

Fuel panel missing

Headlights lenses deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,881 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres edges (4.1.E.1)

Handbrake low

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,037 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Low (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,158 miles

Oil leak

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

Wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,969 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported By flexi pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,069 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,062 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,001 miles

Both front tyre tread depths 3mm

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Offside headlight pattern just visible

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,725 miles

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover detached

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,054 miles

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover detached

Oil residue on steering rack

Power steering level below max

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,892 miles

Both rear tyres have damaged outer walls and worn badly on inner edges close to limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre on boarder line

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,704 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge and on boarder line

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear disc pads around 3mm thick

Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on edges and is close to the legal limit

Offside rear door trim is peeling back

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,478 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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YB54 BKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB54 BKJ, 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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YB54 BKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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