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FH54 ZHO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 128,272 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 128,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 119,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,781 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,818 miles

1 ltr 5w/30 oil to bring level to minimum

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,024 miles

Front Discs Corroded

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

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,577 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 38,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,198 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 30,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,946 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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FH54 ZHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 FH54 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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