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BJ05 JVF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 85,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,883 miles

baby seats fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt fully

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

osr outer door handle loose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both Front inner CV boots deteriorated

offside rear Door handle damaged

offside rear Reflector missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,133 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side rear door handle broken and part missing, but door still opens with handle.

Passenger side front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 32,131 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side rear door handle broken and part missing, but door still opens with handle.

Passenger side front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,178 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 JVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ05 JVF, 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 BJ05 JVF registered?

BJ05 JVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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