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RF05 ZPW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ZPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,486 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 68,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,254 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,541 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,916 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,181 miles

both rear tyres near to wear bars. front brake disc have started to corrode. slight damage to n/s/body seal.area

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 ZPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

RF05 ZPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RF05 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 ZPW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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