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FJ05 BHV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,227 mi
Last recorded105,227 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,777 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly frosted but not affecting beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,114 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 86,309 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 86,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,613 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,613 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,508 miles

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

both f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,767 miles

front & rear brake pads slightly low

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,086 miles

uneven front tyre wear

front tyres worn to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,190 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,172 miles

3 segments of centre stop lamp not working (will fail test if 50% fail)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,179 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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FJ05 BHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FJ05 BHV, 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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FJ05 BHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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