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RA05 VBG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,698 mi
Last recorded119,698 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front and rear subframes are corroding

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2021 119,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and squeaking (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front and rear subframes are corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

the vehicles floor and chassis are corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,775 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

the vehicles floor and chassis are corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around mounting points of rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 99,260 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn cv joint splines (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around mounting points of rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,725 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,624 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,576 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,523 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 59,071 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,494 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,494 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,725 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,293 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 VBG 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 70%.

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

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