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RF05 HBL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,618 mi
Last recorded104,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,618 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,963 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 57,960 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,122 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,079 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 HBL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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