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FV55 HVK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,802 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,152 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre has cracks between treads.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,305 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,395 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 41,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,328 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FV55 HVK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 HVK, 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 FV55 HVK registered?

FV55 HVK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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