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AP05 HLW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 131,750 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 131,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,071 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge / near legal limit

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2017 116,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lolly pop bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lolly pop bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge / near legal limit

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 96,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/sf tyre wearing on outter edge/ close to legal limit

n/sr tyre worn close to legal limit

o/sf tyre worn on outter edge/ close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/sf tyre wearing on outter edge/ close to legal limit

n/sr tyre worn close to legal limit

o/sf tyre worn on outter edge/ close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 85,414 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,600 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP05 HLW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP05 HLW, 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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What year was AP05 HLW registered?

AP05 HLW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 HLW safe to buy?

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