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RF05 HRL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,299 mi
Last recorded180,299 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 HRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 180,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 165,403 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 165,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 155,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,525 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

engine under tray loose

Fail 17 Apr 2018 143,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both shock absorber soft

Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,617 miles

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

engine & under covers fitted

rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn 3mm & cracked & perished.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,432 miles

Both headlamp lenses have started to go opaque and are giving a poor beam image.

Both rear shocker absorber bump stopes have detoriated wich have allowed the piston dust covers to become non effective

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,646 miles

o/s/r shock absorber outer caseing loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,026 miles

front tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,219 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,799 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 HRL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HRL, 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 HRL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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