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FN55 HHV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 HHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2023 110,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,059 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,626 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,880 miles

rear hanger corroded / broken

Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,819 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 54,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,247 miles

clutch anti slip pad missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,326 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FN55 HHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN55 HHV, 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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FN55 HHV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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