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RF05 USG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,534 mi
Last recorded140,534 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 USG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 140,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 140,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 136,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 136,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 129,972 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 129,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to open bonnet

Pass 25 May 2023 125,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,618 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes beginning to deterioate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi deterioating

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minor oil residue around PAS rack

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr 2mm Nsr 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,201 miles

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

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

steering rack damp

Pass 20 May 2015 61,091 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre tread slightly feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread feathered and worn bald on inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,925 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Fail 18 Jun 2014 54,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 40,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 28 May 2012 40,222 miles

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,954 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,664 miles

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

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

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

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre tread low and nail in tread

Pass 9 May 2008 18,147 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 USG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 USG, 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 USG registered?

RF05 USG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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