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BV05 PZF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,856 mi
Last recorded136,856 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,856 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate bodywork damage

Fail 2 Sep 2020 136,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate bodywork damage

Pass 7 Aug 2019 129,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside tyre starting to wear and has small cut on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 129,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image due to lenses (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image due to lenses (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside tyre starting to wear and has small cut on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,725 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has poor image (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,894 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2016 109,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,912 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 102,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,221 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 5,071 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 PZF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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