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BV05 PCO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,635 mi
Last recorded129,635 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 129,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 121,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 121,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 112,149 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,359 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,503 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Tracking required

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,685 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 59,685 miles

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

baby seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,246 miles

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,496 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 38,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,598 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,939 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 PCO 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 65%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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