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SC05 RXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 RXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 91,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 90,801 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,024 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust loose, heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust loose, heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,009 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 81,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,845 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 73,351 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 73,351 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 68,650 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 68,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,999 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2016 56,999 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,385 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 51,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 45,873 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 45,873 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 39,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,643 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 24,330 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 19,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 19,090 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 14,452 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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SC05 RXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SC05 RXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC05 RXU registered?

SC05 RXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is SC05 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 RXU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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