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RV05 AOO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,761 mi
Last recorded126,761 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 AOO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 115,955 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 115,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 105,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,789 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,934 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,934 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,464 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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RV05 AOO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 RV05 AOO, 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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RV05 AOO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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