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RF05 EEG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,975 mi
Last recorded163,975 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 163,975 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 163,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 158,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc inner surface corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn and bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2013 158,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc inner surface corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn and bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 150,806 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Jan 2012 150,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 142,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 142,174 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 131,472 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 1 Feb 2010 131,401 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2009 120,725 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 99,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 99,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RF05 EEG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RF05 EEG, 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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RF05 EEG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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