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RE05 VRC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,162 mi
Last recorded75,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 VRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,162 miles

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

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,117 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes have play in them, the n/s bush being at the limit

Both rear rear tyres cracking in the tread

The n/s front tyre is cracking in the tread

The n/s outer sill is damaged

rear number plate is fading

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,865 miles

Nearside outer sill is damaged.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread groove band.

Offside rear tyre is wearing / worn unevenly on inner tread and and is also worn low nearing limits in places.

Rear number plate colour faded near to limits.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,833 miles

n/s rear tyre has began to crack

the front brake pads are very low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,784 miles

Rear number plate colour is fading.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,781 miles

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

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

Rear number plate colour is fading.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,639 miles

front brake pads getting low.

near side front wheel rim bent slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,238 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,951 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not retracting fully.

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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RE05 VRC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE05 VRC, 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 RE05 VRC registered?

RE05 VRC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is RE05 VRC safe to buy?

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