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FP05 RCY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,363 mi
Last recorded104,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 104,363 miles

Fuel flap broken/insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,363 miles

Fuel flap broken/insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel flap broken/insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,814 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 95,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

both headlights weathered

center heat shield insecure

drivers air bag cover damaged/split

steering rack o/s damp

Fail 2 Jul 2019 86,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

both headlights weathered

center heat shield insecure

drivers air bag cover damaged/split

steering rack o/s damp

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,879 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 70,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,362 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,362 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,169 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,500 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 42,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,921 miles

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

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

retread tyre fitted o/s/f

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FP05 RCY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP05 RCY, 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 FP05 RCY registered?

FP05 RCY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is FP05 RCY safe to buy?

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