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BV05 PBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,972 mi
Last recorded108,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,972 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 97,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned, but sufficient fluid to windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2021 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned, but sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2020 91,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wiper slightly smeary.

Pass 27 May 2017 73,886 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 69,744 miles

Nearside Front headlamp assembly-lens cloudy/deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp assembly-lens cloudy/deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2016 69,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump insufficient output (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp assembly-lens cloudy/deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp assembly-lens cloudy/deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2015 65,342 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,004 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and treads perished and cracked 205.55.16v

offside wiper poor effort

windscreen washer jets require adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,966 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pad's appear low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,106 miles

rear pad's appear low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,557 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,373 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 PBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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