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BV05 BXF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,236 mi
Last recorded205,236 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 205,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 193,081 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 193,081 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 182,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 173,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 163,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 152,444 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 143,454 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 143,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,152 miles

engine managment light on

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,463 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,125 miles

brake pads worn close to 1.5mm minimum thickness.

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 BXF 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 88.9%.

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 BV05 BXF, 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 BV05 BXF registered?

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

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