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RV05 UDP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,662 miles

Power steering rack damp with oil.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,879 miles

Rear Both shocker top covers insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to o/s/f outer sill

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,882 miles

Aux belt worn

Damage to o/s outer sill

Dampness around pas rack

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shocker top covers insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,745 miles

Damage to o/s outer sill

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight dampness around pas rack

Very heavy age cracking and some play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,745 miles

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

Damage to o/s outer sill

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight dampness around pas rack

Very heavy age cracking and some play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Washers poorly aimed

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,875 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage on o/s rear door and bumper

steering rack leaking

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,498 miles

Age cracking and play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,868 miles

slight seepage of grease from offside inner cv boot

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,373 miles

damage to lower front air deflector

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,002 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,771 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 UDP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

RV05 UDP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RV05 UDP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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