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YD05 BCV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,743 mi
Last recorded118,743 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,613 miles

Minor engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 May 2019 108,607 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 108,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 103,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 103,242 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,508 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,796 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

exhaust heat shields insecure

oil leak gear box

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,892 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low

n/s/r brake pads worn low

o/s/r shockabsorber leaking fluid

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn very low

Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,081 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,824 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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YD05 BCV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD05 BCV, 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 YD05 BCV registered?

YD05 BCV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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