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BG05 ERV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,218 mi
Last recorded102,218 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,218 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,245 miles

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

Offside Rear quarter damaged

boot switch faulty

Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear quarter damaged

boot switch faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,710 miles

Minor oil leak

Offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Minor oil leak

Offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads seem low and both rear brake disc's worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,227 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,883 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

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

oil low

Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

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

oil low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,081 miles

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

noise from front suspension

oil low

Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,989 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,431 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,559 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 49,559 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,583 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 26,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 24,565 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BG05 ERV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG05 ERV, 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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BG05 ERV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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