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HD55 AOW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,696 mi
Last recorded126,696 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 AOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,696 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 126,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,967 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle frontn brake imbalance/fluctuation 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front dip beams dazzle - headlamps deteriated /no clear images (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs -inner fces deteriated/worn poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r service brake slightly slow on return

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,564 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r shock slightly damp

both front headlamp covers deteriated/

n/s/r outer wheel rim distorted

rear service brake fluctuation close to limit

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,564 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/r droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm -rear rubber bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm -rear rubber bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp covers deteriated/

n/s/r outer wheel rim distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r shock slightly damp

rear service brake fluctuation close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,506 miles

windscreen has stonechip in swept area

Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,377 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure offside rear outer seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure rear center seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

windscreen has stonechip in swept area

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,644 miles

front discs inner faces deteriated slightly/slight imbalance

o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush deteriated )

stonechip in swept area

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/j cover split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both front dip beams (headlamp covers deteriated ) no clear images (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 40-50% o/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)

front discs inner faces deteriated slightly/slight imbalance

o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush deteriated )

stonechip in swept area

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,405 miles

both front headlamp covers deteriated slightly

stonechip outside zone a

Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,374 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f washer not working (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 40% (o/s/r lazy) (3.7.B.2)

both front headlamp covers deteriated slightly

stonechip outside zone a

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front bottom arms (rear rubber bushes deteriated)

both front discs (inner faces) worn/deteriated

both front headlight covers slightly deteriated

n/s/r wheel outer rim distorted

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front bottom arms (rear rubber bushes deteriated)

both front discs (inner faces) worn/deteriated

both front headlight covers slightly deteriated

n/s/r wheel outer rim distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms (rear bush bondings) slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 46,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,799 miles

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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HD55 AOW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HD55 AOW, 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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HD55 AOW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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