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BV05 BZW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,806 mi
Last recorded123,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 123,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,764 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,444 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,984 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 57,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,159 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BV05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

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

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