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FH05 ZHL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,795 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

topped up low engine oil

Fail 9 Dec 2021 121,795 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

topped up low engine oil

Pass 1 Dec 2020 115,489 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage metal pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil low

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,144 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 108,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

topped up low oil

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,044 miles

Rear wiper blade split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Dec 2018 97,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,698 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

oil on minimum

Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 74,158 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded away at flexible section (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens age damaged (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens- age damaged (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 65,634 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,621 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,071 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2008 20,875 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 ZHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH05 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

FH05 ZHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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