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BL05 DVA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,835 mi
Last recorded140,835 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 140,835 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 140,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 133,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,442 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear inner tyres uneven tyre tread wear

handbrake travel long

Pass 6 May 2011 50,432 miles

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

front brake discs worn / lipped

Pass 17 May 2010 38,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 38,729 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2009 22,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,361 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BL05 DVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL05 DVA, 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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BL05 DVA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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