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FL05 HKV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,361 mi
Last recorded139,361 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,361 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated heavily

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leaks

Play in offside inner rack arm

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear coils corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 139,361 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated heavily

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leaks

Play in offside inner rack arm

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear coils corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,177 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 137,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,537 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Both sides inner cv gaiters deteriorated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front headlights discoloured

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

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Steering rack has a misting of oil

Fail 4 Sep 2018 133,537 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Both sides inner cv gaiters deteriorated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front headlights discoloured

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,388 miles

Both rear tyres perished and close to limit

But th front tyres wearing on edges

Front discs corroded and worn

Gearbox and engine oil leak

Signs of corrosion in places

Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,388 miles

But th front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres perished and close to limit

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front discs corroded and worn

Gearbox and engine oil leak

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides glasses dull (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,999 miles

Exhaust front pipe flex braiding split slightly

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,569 miles

headlights deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Mar 2013 67,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,204 miles

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

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

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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FL05 HKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL05 HKV, 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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FL05 HKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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