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BG05 HCU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,672 mi
Last recorded151,672 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 151,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 151,672 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 150,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 147,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 145,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 142,084 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 14 May 2015 142,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 13 May 2014 138,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 130,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,535 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 114,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,825 miles

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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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BG05 HCU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG05 HCU, 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 BG05 HCU registered?

BG05 HCU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BG05 HCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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