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BV05 VHA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,214 mi
Last recorded140,214 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 124,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 113,767 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Fail 3 Mar 2017 110,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 27 May 2016 104,354 miles

both front bottom wish bone bushes starting to spilt

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,611 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,525 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 VHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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