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RJ05 XNE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,570 mi
Last recorded157,570 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 XNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 157,570 miles

Reverse lamps not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and centre rear ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers smeary and loose on fixings

Fail 23 May 2019 157,570 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and centre rear ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamps not working

Windscreen wipers smeary and loose on fixings

Pass 25 May 2018 145,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,686 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 tyres perished and tread getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2015 124,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn (lip on edge)

some stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2015 124,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn (lip on edge)

some stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,866 miles

Bonnet catch/lock stiff to use

Both front wiper blades smeary on screen

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 116,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Bonnet catch/lock stiff to use

Both front wiper blades smeary on screen

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,563 miles

Engine management light is on

Rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2013 107,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both headlight lens are cloudy

Engine management light is on

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge and stepped

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,873 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,011 miles

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

centre exhaust heat shield damaged

oil leak from offside power steering rack area

plastic engine cover cracked/damaged

rear brakes appear worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

centre exhaust heat shield damaged

oil leak from offside power steering rack area

plastic engine cover cracked/damaged

rear brakes appear worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,084 miles

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 XNE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

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

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