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RJ55 VMU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,490 mi
Last recorded141,490 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 138,172 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 120,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,606 miles

front head lamps slightly worn but not to excess

Fail 7 Aug 2015 99,606 miles

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

front head lamps slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre beging to perish

Offside front tyre beging to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,378 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NAIL IN INNER WALL O/F/SIDE FRONT

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,306 miles

dampness around steering rack

exhaust hangers rusty

stonechips in wind screen

Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around steering rack

exhaust hangers rusty

stonechips in wind screen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,965 miles

dampness around pas rack

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,871 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 Nov 2009 41,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,402 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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RJ55 VMU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ55 VMU, 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 RJ55 VMU registered?

RJ55 VMU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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