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SH05 BWV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,335 mi
Last recorded123,335 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 BWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,335 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 123,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,341 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,054 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 106,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 100,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 100,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 74,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,125 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 53,173 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)

Pass 13 May 2009 41,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 31,815 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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SH05 BWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SH05 BWV, 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 SH05 BWV registered?

SH05 BWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is SH05 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 BWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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