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BV05 BPY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,701 mi
Last recorded168,701 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 168,701 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks from battery possitive (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 152,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 149,708 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 149,708 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 134,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,935 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 121,933 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 93,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 93,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,239 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 72,947 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 72,947 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 61,387 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,215 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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BV05 BPY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV05 BPY, 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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BV05 BPY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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