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RA05 WHP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 109,620 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,778 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 97,120 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Rear silencer hanger detached.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Most rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 97,120 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded. Rear silencer hanger detached.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Most rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement and alignment check. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 89,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Offside Aero style wiper blade smeary.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Stepped on inside shoulder. Suspect caused by weak shock absorber. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 89,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Recommend pair. (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Offside Aero style wiper blade smeary.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Stepped on inside shoulder. Suspect caused by weak shock absorber. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2017 81,910 miles

Front Both aero wiper blades smeary.

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inside shoulder.

Fail 23 May 2017 81,910 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Front Both aero wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Stop lamp not working Bulb 382. (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inside shoulder.

Pass 9 May 2016 75,227 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 75,227 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 69,396 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 10 May 2014 63,169 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2013 57,581 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 May 2012 52,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 47,344 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 42,444 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2009 37,150 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 37,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 31,331 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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RA05 WHP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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