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BV05 RGY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 152,267 miles

Emissions not tested engine emitting white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut on outer sidewall and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock slight leaking oil

Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield lose next to fuel tank.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 147,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield lose next to fuel tank.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,498 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 141,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,473 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,472 miles

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

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

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

front head lamps deteriorated/glazed

rear exhaust tail pipe mount broken

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,811 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,811 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre is slighty worn on the inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,950 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 55,950 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,520 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 23,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 22,577 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 RGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RGY, 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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What year was BV05 RGY registered?

BV05 RGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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