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BF05 ZPW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,857 mi
Last recorded138,857 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,857 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

offside park brake efficiency just met (footbrake assisted)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 138,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,859 miles

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

slight nearside rear brake bind

Fail 12 Apr 2017 132,857 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight nearside rear brake bind

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and pads are wearing low

Off side front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,100 miles

Both Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Near side front outer CV boot is starting to perish

Near side front wheel arch liner insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,386 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 82,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,114 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,809 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,961 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,059 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undershield fitted

sill protectors fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2008 23,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine undershield fitted

sill protectors fitted

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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BF05 ZPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF05 ZPW, 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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BF05 ZPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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