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HG05 XYA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,720 mi
Last recorded165,720 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 165,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s rear shocker has a slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2020 147,580 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both n/s o/s headlamps outer lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s rear shocker has a slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,588 miles

Both front headlights slightly cloudy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 118,112 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 118,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,590 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,297 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,637 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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HG05 XYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYA, 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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HG05 XYA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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