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BV05 OEM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,599 mi
Last recorded97,599 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,599 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,653 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,649 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,397 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,588 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,618 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Some rust o/s/r outer sill

both front suspension lower arms, inner bushes starting to split(some movement)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,763 miles

Body damage n/s/f

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes, starting to split. Will require attention soon.

Some rust o/s/outer sill, may require attention soon

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,542 miles

SLIGHT CHIPP IN ZONE (A) OF SCREEN.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 63,542 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CHIPP IN ZONE (A) OF SCREEN.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,544 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F WIPERBLADES BECOMING WORN.

O/S/F TYRE BECOMING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,330 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,218 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,218 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 OEM 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 75%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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