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BV54 LTJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 133,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS ARE CORRODED AROUND THE FIXING POINTS

FUEL FLAP IS MISSING

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

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE BADLY WORN

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 131,124 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FIXINGS ARE POOR

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND BADLY WORN

Nearside HEADLAMP FOCUS IS POOR

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS THE 16% MINIMUM PERFORMANCE

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 131,124 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FIXINGS ARE POOR

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND BADLY WORN

Nearside HEADLAMP FOCUS IS POOR

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS THE 16% MINIMUM PERFORMANCE

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 128,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 120,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 118,739 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 110,792 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 57,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns inner cv boot has evidence of leak but unable to locate source

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,704 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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BV54 LTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV54 LTJ, 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 BV54 LTJ registered?

BV54 LTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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