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AV05 BSO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,067 mi
Last recorded165,067 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 165,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 161,119 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 152,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 137,154 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,298 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,750 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AV05 BSO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV05 BSO, 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 AV05 BSO registered?

AV05 BSO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AV05 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 BSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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