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RF05 ECW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ECW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp covers misted

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,266 miles

center exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,133 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Oct 2019 91,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2018 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,306 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,186 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,186 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,522 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,913 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern just visible

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,607 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,743 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,402 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 35,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,912 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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RF05 ECW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF05 ECW, 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 RF05 ECW registered?

RF05 ECW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RF05 ECW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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