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CP05 RUW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 103,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,112 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 97,973 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 97,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 96,002 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,965 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,625 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,215 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight weep on rack

Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight weep on rack

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,204 miles

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,614 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,614 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 16 Sep 2009 39,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,732 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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CP05 RUW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CP05 RUW, 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 CP05 RUW registered?

CP05 RUW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is CP05 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 RUW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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