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FH54 ZHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing has a hole in it caused by corrosion but not affecting structure

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 103,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing has a hole in it caused by corrosion but not affecting structure

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,177 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing Most rearward bush perished allowing excess movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamp hazed and showing no pattern (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing Most rearward bush perished allowing excess movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Head lamp hazed showing no pattern (1.8.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,847 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

slight loss of greece from nearside inner c.v boot

slight loss of greece from offside inner c.v boot

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,789 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to be noisy when wheel rotated

o/s/r wheel bearing very noisy when wheel rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,724 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,385 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 44,385 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,508 miles

advise only to slight inbalance to front brakes

advise to slight smearing to front wipers

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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FH54 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH54 ZHJ, 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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FH54 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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