2005 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · FP55 RKK

The 2005 Ford Focus C-MAX presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass recorded on 3 March 2025 at 140,192 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across recent testing. The vehicle carries a clean advisory sheet on its latest pass, though the record shows two earlier failures logged on the same days as subsequent passes, both at 135,999 miles on 2 December 2022 and 140,186 miles on 3 March 2025, where the DVSA system recorded no defects against the failures. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejection, and no recurring mechanical faults emerge from the history. Mileage stands at 140,192 on the most recent test, equating to roughly 6,676 miles per year against the vehicle's 21-year life, a figure typical for the age and suggesting moderate use without prolonged standing. The gap between the 2 December 2022 pass at 136,007 miles and the 30 November 2023 pass at 138,690 miles shows only 2,683 miles covered in twelve months, hinting at a period of lighter running. From November 2023 to March 2025 the car added just 1,502 miles, confirming reduced annual use in the later life of the record. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of recorded advisories, as testers often omit minor wear on clean passes. The same-day fail-and-pass entries at 135,999 and 140,186 miles warrant a check of the VOSA failure reasons via the full DVSA certificate, since the supplied data shows no defects yet a failure was logged. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion should be examined closely, as a 2005 Ford is prone to subframe rust that may not surface until a stricter test.