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HJ05 MGY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,244 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head light out put deteriorated on to beam setter

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,500 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens starting to cause beam pattern to go outside of parameters (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,775 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,897 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 47,956 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 44,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre has inner edge worn.

Fail 31 May 2016 44,660 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre has inner edge worn.

Pass 27 May 2015 42,072 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 37,253 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edge of tread

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2013 28,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 9,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 7,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 6,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 5,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HJ05 MGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

HJ05 MGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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