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FY05 BZP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,355 mi
Last recorded154,355 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 154,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,922 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 140,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 26 Mar 2013 116,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside rear tyre. no cords showing

heat shield over middle exhaust loose

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,950 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 43,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FY05 BZP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY05 BZP, 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 FY05 BZP registered?

FY05 BZP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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