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RF05 UTW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 UTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,227 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 131,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,154 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 117,918 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear no plate worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,714 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 105,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,807 miles

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush poor

Nearside Front suspension noisey on lock to lock check could be top bearing

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Upper spring corroded

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged recommend replacement

Offside Front rear wishbone bush poor

Offside Rear shock damp

Offside Rear wheel noise

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern/misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush poor

Nearside Front suspension noisey on lock to lock check could be top bearing

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Upper spring corroded

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged recommend replacement

Offside Front rear wishbone bush poor

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front inner brake discs worn

rear registration plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,980 miles

bot sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

both front tyres perished and worn low on tread

front brake discs corroded and worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bot sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

both front tyres perished and worn low on tread

front brake discs corroded and worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,163 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,747 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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,131 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,916 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,147 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 1 Jul 2009 30,770 miles

both rear tyres at apprx 2mm tread depth

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,414 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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