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HG05 UTW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,367 mi
Last recorded135,367 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 UTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 135,367 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 132,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 132,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 122,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,752 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 112,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,282 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 98,585 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 98,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 14 May 2015 88,375 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 88,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 77,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 67,520 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 67,520 miles

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

nearside tyre worn inner/outer edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 58,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2011 48,026 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

TRACKING

Pass 7 May 2011 48,026 miles

TRACKING

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Pass 18 May 2010 38,555 miles

2 bulbs in centre stop lamp not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2010 38,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 bulbs in centre stop lamp not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 May 2009 29,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 UTW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

HG05 UTW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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