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BJ05 GVM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 138,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 134,271 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 132,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 132,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 124,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 120,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 116,968 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 111,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 105,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 99,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 92,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 92,058 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 82,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,521 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
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BJ05 GVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ05 GVM, 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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BJ05 GVM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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