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EF55 RHX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,970 mi
Last recorded180,970 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 RHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 180,970 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen damaged outside the swept area not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Sep 2017 180,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen damaged outside the swept area not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,529 miles

Center exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2016 146,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Center exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 113,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,129 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system badly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,241 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,224 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,224 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,508 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,982 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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EF55 RHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF55 RHX, 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 EF55 RHX registered?

EF55 RHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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