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BV05 HLF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,524 mi
Last recorded108,524 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 108,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,707 miles

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

rear shocker loose

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,640 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,503 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,496 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 HLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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