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RA05 LWM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,573 mi
Last recorded128,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,573 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,873 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,881 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the end

front reg plate has a slight damage +cracked

headlamp aims just passed

nearside rear wheel rim has a slight damage

rear bumper damage+split

Fail 31 Oct 2018 98,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and offside ( both headlamps) lens dull/deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside rear tyre treads has a deep terars (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the end

front reg plate has a slight damage +cracked

nearside rear wheel rim has a slight damage

rear bumper damage+split

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,825 miles

both headlamps lens dull

both rear tyres treads has a serious cracks

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the end

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,784 miles

both front suspension arm rear facing bushes deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

both headlamps lens dull

engine oil low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,375 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body work damaged to offside

both front brake discs scored+worn

brake pedal pad rubber pad slightly worn

clutch pedal pad rubber missing

engine oil and power steering fluid level slightly low

fuse box insecure in nearside front inside the car

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,375 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body work damaged to offside

both front brake discs scored+worn

brake pedal pad rubber pad slightly worn

clutch pedal pad rubber missing

engine oil and power steering fluid level slightly low

fuse box insecure in nearside front inside the car

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,375 miles

both headlamps lens dull

front reg plate has a slight damaged+crack

nearside rear reflector slightly loose

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,375 miles

both headlamp lens dull

front reg plate has a slight damaged/cracked

nearside rear reflector slightly loose

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,434 miles

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

engine oil level very low

front reg plate has a slight damage/crack

offside rear tyre side wall has a slight cracks /side walls slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,853 miles

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

front reg plate has a slight damaged/crack

nearside front wiper smearing slightly /dragging

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,031 miles

front reg plate slightly cracked

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 39,040 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 12,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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RA05 LWM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA05 LWM, 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 RA05 LWM registered?

RA05 LWM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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