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BG05 VBM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,949 mi
Last recorded54,949 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,482 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear slightley worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,525 miles

Grease leaking from inner cv joints, both sides.

Rear Brake pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

BG05 VBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BG05 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 VBM shows 7 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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