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FD05 HFS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 91,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,184 miles

boot wont open

radiator grille insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb gone black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot wont open

radiator grille insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2019 74,713 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and slighty cracking (5.2.3 (e))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2018 65,114 miles

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

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 15 May 2018 65,114 miles

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

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

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,233 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,145 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

eml light on and misfiring

flexi pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2016 61,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

eml light on and misfiring

flexi pipe corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both headlamp lenses scratched

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres treads cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking through treads!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,723 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 46,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges!

Pass 10 May 2011 35,795 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 35,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 28,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil level low

Pass 13 May 2009 23,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre sixe 195/65/15v

Fail 9 May 2009 23,324 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre sixe 195/65/15v

Pass 3 May 2008 17,224 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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FD05 HFS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD05 HFS, 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 FD05 HFS registered?

FD05 HFS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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