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YD05 BGX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,376 mi
Last recorded106,376 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,376 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Fail 19 Feb 2018 106,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,961 miles

Front coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,749 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

TOWBAR WIRING LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

TOWBAR WIRING LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,015 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,015 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE UNCLIPPED.

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,015 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 52,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,586 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/LOOSE/DETERIORATED.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,383 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,990 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 17,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,372 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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YD05 BGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YD05 BGX, 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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YD05 BGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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