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RL05 XMR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XMR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,536 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,536 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,127 miles

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

engine management warning light is on

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,127 miles

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

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

engine management warning light is on

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,779 miles

engine management light stays on!!!!!!!

Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,485 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear front discs

Fail 4 Nov 2010 54,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear front discs

Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four discs rusty due to standing but still o/k

rear exhaust shield inscure

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,839 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 35,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,866 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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RL05 XMR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RL05 XMR, 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 RL05 XMR registered?

RL05 XMR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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