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BV05 PYL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,782 mi
Last recorded117,782 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,782 miles

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

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 27 Nov 2020 110,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 98,257 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,011 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 88,011 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,882 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,926 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,451 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BV05 PYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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