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BJ05 JKV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,364 mi
Last recorded158,364 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 158,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bpoth fronts ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 155,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 152,357 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 149,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 139,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,240 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 135,240 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 126,866 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge recomend replacement

Fail 23 Dec 2013 126,738 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge recomend replacement

Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,132 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 116,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 106,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,867 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,339 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 JKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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