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FH05 XHS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,671 mi
Last recorded83,671 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 82,528 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,509 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to crack and perish? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,375 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,671 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have bad edge wear

front pads in 5,000 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,433 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,182 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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FH05 XHS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XHS, 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 FH05 XHS registered?

FH05 XHS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FH05 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 XHS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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