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FV55 HYK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,929 mi
Last recorded114,929 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel more than noemal

Fail 14 Dec 2020 114,928 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel more than noemal

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,352 miles

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

Front discs inner faces heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern all over

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

headlights going cloudy starting to affect aim patterns

Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,070 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim bent

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,411 miles

headlights starting to go cloudy

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,412 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,026 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 26,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV55 HYK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV55 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

FV55 HYK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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