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VN05 BZL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

205,069 mi
Last recorded205,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 205,069 miles

Front wing corrosion

Headlamp deterioration

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sill corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 205,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wing corrosion

Headlamp deterioration

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sill corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 201,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH LOWER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 196,460 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2021 196,460 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side rear, off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 190,399 miles

Both electric handbrake motors noisy

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 190,317 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 185,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 185,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 182,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 173,064 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 173,063 miles

Emissions not tested excess black smoke emitted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 161,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 161,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 150,617 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 150,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,597 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 137,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,380 miles

both front tyres weaing inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 125,371 miles

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

both front tyres weaing inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,290 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 99,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2009 79,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 69,366 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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VN05 BZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VN05 BZL, 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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VN05 BZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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