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BV05 OGX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 158,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not return. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 150,645 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) due to split rack boot. ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat belt retracting unit very slow to return, would suggest replacing soon

Fail 17 Jan 2023 150,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) due to split rack boot. ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat belt retracting unit very slow to return, would suggest replacing soon

Pass 20 Jan 2022 143,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sill slightly rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2022 143,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sill slightly rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,428 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,736 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 121,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,449 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,343 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,446 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,446 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 37,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

BV05 OGX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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