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WV05 BXD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 BXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,146 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 112,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak heater matrix pipe ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 93,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,785 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 83,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 76,190 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2016 71,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,927 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 64,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 59,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 47,628 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 40,003 miles

Front wipers leave slight streaks on screen

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

Noted slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Noted wear to all front and rear brake disc's

Fail 13 May 2011 40,003 miles

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

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

Front wipers leave slight streaks on screen

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

Noted slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Noted wear to all front and rear brake disc's

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,609 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,657 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,983 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edgers

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,242 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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WV05 BXD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV05 BXD, 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 WV05 BXD registered?

WV05 BXD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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