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RA05 VBB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,142 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 107,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,159 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 99,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,268 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,808 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,352 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,794 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,577 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,577 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,168 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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RA05 VBB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RA05 VBB, 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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RA05 VBB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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