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RV05 FFB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,234 miles

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2019 137,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,124 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

inner sills too rear chassis rail rusty

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2018 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in many places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

inner sills too rear chassis rail rusty

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2018 125,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' MIRROR ORNAMENTS (8.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (2.7.2a)

Oil leak MINOR OIL LEAKS ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner rear bushes are in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills are very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,229 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner rear bushes are in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills are very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,312 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

nearside washer jet partly blocked

poor headlamp aim from both headlamps

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,143 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket breaking away

Fail 8 Jan 2014 94,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust bracket breaking away

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,155 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,323 miles

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

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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RV05 FFB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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