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RK54 BZL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,049 mi
Last recorded104,049 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,049 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,438 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 54,186 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 50,577 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 May 2010 50,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,459 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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RK54 BZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK54 BZL, 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 RK54 BZL registered?

RK54 BZL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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