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BJ05 RVA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,686 mi
Last recorded103,686 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 103,686 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 103,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,840 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber Torn. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES , ALSO BOTH BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS , BEAM IMAGES POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly pitted around inner sides

both front tyres cracked

can just about see both front beam images. (headlamp clean needed)

front and rear number plates delaminated

o/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front brake discs slightly pitted around inner sides

both front tyres cracked

can just about see o/s/f beam image. (headlamp clean needed)

front and rear number plates delaminated

o/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 73,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,031 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres bald inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2018 63,176 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres bald inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,706 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,738 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at nearside & offside rear

Fail 21 Feb 2015 52,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack has seepage of fluid, nearside and offside gaiters

Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has seepage of fluid, nearside and offside gaiters

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,516 miles

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

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 RVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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