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BV05 HLN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,790 mi
Last recorded31,790 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 31,790 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING BETWEEN TREADS.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER SIDEWALL PERISHED.

Fail 17 May 2012 31,790 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING BETWEEN TREADS.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER SIDEWALL PERISHED.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,442 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear seat belt twisted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,828 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 7,439 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 HLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV05 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 HLN registered?

BV05 HLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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