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BV55 UZF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,987 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Drop links on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess chafing (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 108,987 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no patter (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Drop links on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess chafing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 104,645 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on both sides wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting also dust cover missing (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting also dust cover missing (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,980 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,602 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges(o/s/f just acceptable)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,145 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs just starting to rust on inner face legal at test

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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BV55 UZF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV55 UZF, 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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BV55 UZF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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