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SG05 RNF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,808 mi
Last recorded100,808 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 RNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 100,808 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and suspension bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 93,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and suspension bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,672 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2021 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,783 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r all close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and o/sf/ wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2019 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r all close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and o/sf/ wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 59,884 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,879 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 V (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 V (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 55,462 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,461 miles

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

internal headlamp adjuster altered

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,704 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,677 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 34,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,407 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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SG05 RNF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SG05 RNF, 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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SG05 RNF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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