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RJ05 WCT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,898 mi
Last recorded196,898 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 WCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 196,898 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 196,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 190,661 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 188,574 miles

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

Rear Chassis Corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 188,555 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Chassis Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 178,852 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 173,054 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 168,801 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 163,608 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 151,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 151,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2013 141,578 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 141,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2011 123,952 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/dump stop damaged/insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2011 123,925 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/dump stop damaged/insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,339 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 104,339 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 104,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,169 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 Apr 2008 64,582 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)

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 WCT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WCT, 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 RJ05 WCT registered?

RJ05 WCT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 WCT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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