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RY05 VAV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,062 mi
Last recorded142,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,985 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamps Poor Condition (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,504 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS and OS (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,499 miles

Both headlight lens are in poor condition

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both have corrosion on the braking surface (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 107,499 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NS and OS lenses frosted (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both have corrosion on the braking surface (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,396 miles

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

OS headlight lens frosted.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,179 miles

OSR tyre worn un-evenly.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,675 miles

NSR tyre worn un-evenly.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,207 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 50,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,285 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,285 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2008 15,978 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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RY05 VAV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY05 VAV, 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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RY05 VAV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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