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BV05 RCZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,873 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

mileage different due to second hand clocks replaced june 2024

Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,710 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 9 Dec 2019 111,513 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,774 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn.

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded/pitting.

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn.

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,755 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Offside rear shock absorber deteriorated.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,755 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low, on minimum.

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Offside rear shock absorber deteriorated.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,656 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 72,259 miles

passenger side front air bag deactivated via switch in glovebox

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passenger side front air bag deactivated via switch in glovebox

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,789 miles

offside/nearside rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside/nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,547 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads low. Replacement strongly recommended.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,552 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 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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