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FL05 HHO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 72,831 miles

bottom of offside front wing corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 69,625 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 65,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 63,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SHOCK COVERS INSECURE

Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,195 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Apr 2021 60,195 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 tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 May 2020 58,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 56,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,793 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2017 50,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres on 3mm

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 45,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish

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

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish

Pass 26 May 2015 41,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,097 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2010 27,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 24,723 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)

Pass 28 May 2008 22,198 miles

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

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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FL05 HHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL05 HHO, 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 FL05 HHO registered?

FL05 HHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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