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RV05 JHA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 141,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 132,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 116,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 96,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 82,854 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 73,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 71,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 71,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,347 miles

Front front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,786 miles

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

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

both front head lamps starting to faded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED

REAR NO PLATE SCREW LOOSE TIGHTENED

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 33,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED

REAR NO PLATE SCREW LOOSE TIGHTENED

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,188 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracking UP/....

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,205 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,303 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 JHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV05 JHA, 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 JHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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