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FH05 AVW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 43,786 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 43,521 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,495 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,183 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion on braking faces

Fail 15 Jun 2021 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all brake discs have surface corrosion on braking faces

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. Due to non use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side mirror casing damaged and insecure. Not likely to fall off.

Pass 21 May 2019 42,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,621 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre valves are badly split/perished

headlamp lenses need attention, diffusing patterns

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,266 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil level not on dipstick,2LTS added to enable test

Pass 19 May 2012 33,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 33,051 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,591 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FH05 AVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

FH05 AVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is FH05 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 AVW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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