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HG55 XCL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,587 mi
Last recorded93,587 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,703 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,503 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,222 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 82,199 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Down to 2mm

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,427 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres heavily worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,961 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,158 miles

Rear BOTH SIDES tyres slightly perishing sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,474 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 51,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,511 miles

both rear tyres are perisshed, have slight cuts but no cordes or plies to bee seen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jan 2012 25,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,658 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,732 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 15,593 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,278 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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HG55 XCL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG55 XCL, 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 HG55 XCL registered?

HG55 XCL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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