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BV05 RKJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 125,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 125,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,710 miles

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Head Lights Poor Image Both Sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner + Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Rear Back Box Hanger Broken

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,881 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 101,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,932 miles

Offside steering rack end damp

both headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Pass 1 May 2015 83,757 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 1 May 2015 83,755 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 May 2014 76,110 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre badly out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,720 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,678 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 RKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RKJ, 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 RKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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