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BV05 PZS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,294 miles

5. NS HEADLIGHT UV damage

Fail 27 Feb 2015 79,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. REAR BRAKE PADS - appear worn very low. Recommend renewal soon.

2. BOTH FRONT TYRES have worn edges perhaps due to under inflation or tracking.

3. OS REAR ALLOY WHEEL fairly buckled as well as FAILED TYRE.

4. COOLANT ON MIN

5. NS HEADLIGHT UV damage

Fail 18 Feb 2014 68,348 miles

NS WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

OS REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR INSIDE EDGE - RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON

OSF TYRE WAS LOW PRESSURE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE PADS QUITE WORN. WHEEL OFF CHECK RECOMMENDED

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,348 miles

NS WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

OS REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR INSIDE EDGE - RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON

OSF TYRE WAS LOW PRESSURE

REAR BRAKE PADS QUITE WORN. WHEEL OFF CHECK RECOMMENDED

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 55,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn unevenly inside edges.

centre rear seat belt difficalt to latch in

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,699 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn unevenly inside edges.

centre rear seat belt difficalt to latch in

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

205x55r16 91v michelin

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,324 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 PZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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