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RV05 OTM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,330 mi
Last recorded98,330 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 OTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 98,330 miles

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

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

rear axle all arms bushes worn/corroded

slightly oil leak from steering rake

Fail 21 May 2022 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear axle all arms bushes worn/corroded

slightly oil leak from steering rake

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,659 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jun 2020 94,008 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 94,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,483 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,048 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged ( Rear View Mirror ) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,273 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,273 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,778 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,968 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,669 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 OTM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RV05 OTM, 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 RV05 OTM registered?

RV05 OTM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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