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HJ05 MGV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 MGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 95,938 miles

all rear suspension components poor and rusty

bonnet release mechanism defective [opening/closing function ok]

both sides outer sills/inner seam riser areas getting weak and rusty

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,467 miles

all rear suspension components poor and rusty

bonnet release mechanism defective [opening/closing function ok]

offside outer sill and inner seam areas getting weak and rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,814 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides around seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release mechanism defective [opening/closing function ok]

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,398 miles

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

bonnet release mechanism defective [opening/closing function ok]

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,742 miles

Bonnet opener defect but secure!

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,458 miles

Bonnet opener defect but secure!

Both sides Headlight lens misted up

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,927 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides around lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,836 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides around lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,739 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes in poor condition.

Both rear tyre treads heavily distorted.

Front discs corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 73,739 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front bottom arm rear bushes in poor condition.

Both rear tyre treads heavily distorted.

Front discs corroded.

Rear number plate distorted.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,453 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Engine oil leaks

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,959 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,959 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front discs worn and slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,045 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 2 Apr 2013 47,876 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,334 miles

front discs worn-offside front inner face worse

front tyres -tread low,worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2009 27,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 21,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,371 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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HJ05 MGV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJ05 MGV, 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 HJ05 MGV registered?

HJ05 MGV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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