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RJ05 HMO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,472 mi
Last recorded154,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 154,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear of c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower heat shield loose

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing;s loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 146,577 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber damp with oil

Offside Front front tyre worn on inner edge

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 18 Jul 2017 146,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shockabsorber damp with oil

Offside Front front tyre worn on inner edge

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 123,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 117,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 117,535 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 5 May 2013 108,799 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2013 108,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,536 miles

chips in zone A of front windscreen

front exhaust mount broken exhaust still fully supported

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insucure

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

rear exhaust mountings corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2012 101,536 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

chips in zone A of front windscreen

front exhaust mount broken exhaust still fully supported

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insucure

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

rear exhaust mountings corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,346 miles

chips in centre of front windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insucure

Fail 29 Apr 2011 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chips in centre of front windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insucure

windscreen dirty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 86,942 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 77,196 miles

front brakes look worn down

nail in nearside rear tyre tread to sidewall

stonechip in zone A of front windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2009 77,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes look worn down

nail in nearside rear tyre tread to sidewall

stonechip in zone A of front windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 70,994 miles

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2008 70,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

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 HMO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RJ05 HMO, 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 HMO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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