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BV05 VBM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,088 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,360 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear on the arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished 205/55/r16 milchelin

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,179 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 VBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

BV05 VBM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BV05 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 VBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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