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BV05 OZD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 107,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 89,109 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 89,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 83,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,703 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 60,628 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,192 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,140 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 37,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,521 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)

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 OZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OZD, 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 OZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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