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HJ05 MFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,167 mi
Last recorded113,167 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 MFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,167 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The tyre is worn close to the legal limit and the inner edge is smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 113,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Hazy. No beam image is projected. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Hazy. No beam image is projected. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,879 miles

Both rear Tyres worn very low

Nearside rear Seatbelt webbing damaged

Offside front Steering rack inner joint worn

Reverse lamps inopritive

Fail 1 Nov 2019 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear Tyres worn very low

Nearside rear Seatbelt webbing damaged

Offside front Steering rack inner joint worn

Reverse lamps inopritive

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,805 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,478 miles

Nearside Rear uneven wear

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside front inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear uneven wear

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

play in ns steering arm

Fail 15 Jan 2015 68,438 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

play in ns steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,670 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 64,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,645 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,679 miles

n.s.f. tyre near limit.

n.s.r. w/bearing slight noise.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 31,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n.s.f. tyre near limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,050 miles

Offside Front 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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HJ05 MFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HJ05 MFE, 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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HJ05 MFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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