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HG05 FTK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 121,796 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 121,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

metal in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s steering inner track arm

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,055 miles

1x rear exhaust mount lugs corroded & broken away

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated with some movement

headlamp lenses deteriorated,headlamp beam patterns hazy

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

nearside rear tyre pressure was very low,cuts to chords possible puncture!

play in steering nearside ,rack & gaitors damp with oil

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated badly,centre starting to deteriorate

slight play nearside rear seatbase

slight play rear rollbar link joints

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,802 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated,beam patterns poor

oil weep steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,715 miles

wipers smear

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear & both front brake discs corroded & pitting

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight judder both front & nearside rear brakes

wipers smear

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,381 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,832 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs corroded inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 26,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside 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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HG05 FTK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG05 FTK, 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 HG05 FTK registered?

HG05 FTK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is HG05 FTK safe to buy?

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