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FH05 AVO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,901 mi
Last recorded136,901 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 AVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 122,135 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 122,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,717 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 110,015 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlight lenses deteriorated slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,991 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine mil light staying on

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,302 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

engine warning light on

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,584 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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FH05 AVO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH05 AVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 AVO registered?

FH05 AVO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is FH05 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 AVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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