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RJ05 FJZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 110,874 miles

light corrosion to all brake disc. corrosion to rear suspension components. suspension low.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,773 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 100,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,826 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,317 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,590 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,678 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,709 miles

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,293 miles

stone chip front screen

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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RJ05 FJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ05 FJZ, 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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RJ05 FJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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