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SG05 RNU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,438 mi
Last recorded79,438 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,438 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,426 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,591 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,591 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,147 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,291 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil preasant at front of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,497 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,741 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,303 miles

Front discs lipped, scored and pitted inner faces

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge also nail in tyre. Advise replacement

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly lipped

Rear suspension arms and torque reaction arm bushes deteriorated but no movement

Fail 14 Apr 2016 52,296 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front discs lipped, scored and pitted inner faces

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge also nail in tyre. Advise replacement

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly lipped

Rear suspension arms and torque reaction arm bushes deteriorated but no movement

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,155 miles

Front discs heavily corroded inner faces

Movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes but not excessive

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,777 miles

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)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 47,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,737 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,618 miles

Both Rear Shockabsorber Weather Covers Adrift.

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,386 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 RNU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 March 2005.

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