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FB05 HYZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,482 mi
Last recorded65,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Links boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill area corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Oil leak around pinion and gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misted with oil around seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber covers dethatched

Fail 5 Jan 2026 65,465 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside SILL CORRODED

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 64,532 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 64,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,915 miles

Headlamp covers are faded

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Steering rack pinion area misted with oil

Pass 30 Dec 2022 61,506 miles

Headlamps are faded poor beam patterns

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps are faded poor beam patterns

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken off

Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust line on inner face of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are perished

headlamp lens faded

Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamps lens covers are faded

Fail 31 Dec 2020 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamps lens covers are faded

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 56,689 miles

All tyres are perished

Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,702 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,553 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 54,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,239 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 50,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,265 miles

advise both head light lenses faded

advise condition of front number plate

advise nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

advise offside front tyre worn to 3mm

advise offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2015 46,265 miles

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

advise both head light lenses faded

advise condition of front number plate

advise nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

advise offside front tyre worn to 3mm

advise offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,623 miles

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

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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FB05 HYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 FB05 HYZ, 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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FB05 HYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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