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HJ05 MHN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

171,228 mi
Last recorded171,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 MHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 171,228 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear suspension & components surface corrosion

tailgate / boot can not be opened but securely latched

Fail 20 Jul 2023 171,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlight lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlight lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear suspension & components surface corrosion

tailgate / boot can not be opened but securely latched

Pass 30 Jun 2022 143,738 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2022 163,738 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2021 154,363 miles

Central Front Both Head Lamps Lens Opaque.

Central Rear Heavly Corroded on rear axel.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 154,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Both Head Lamps Lens Opaque.

Central Rear Heavly Corroded on rear axel.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,862 miles

play in steering pinion bearing

Nearside Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

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

headlight lenses opaque

Fail 15 Jul 2020 146,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

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

headlight lenses opaque

play in steering pinion bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 132,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 132,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,871 miles

auxiliary belt badly damaged need replacing as soon as possible

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

both reverse lights inoperative

front brake pads getting low

Fail 31 May 2018 119,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt badly damaged need replacing as soon as possible

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

both reverse lights inoperative

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 106,912 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 91,344 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

uneven wear both rear tyres

Fail 16 May 2016 91,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive wear offside rear shock absorber

front tyres wearing on inner edges

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,862 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated

front brake discs showing slight deterioration

front+n/s rear tyres treadwear slightly uneven/stepped

Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated

front brake discs showing slight deterioration

front+n/s rear tyres treadwear slightly uneven/stepped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,864 miles

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

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

headlamps showing deterioration

Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,864 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps showing deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,953 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both h/lamps deteriorated

n/s rear tyre has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear

o/s rear tyre getting lower on raised inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,727 miles

both front h/lamps slightly deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing deterioration

n/s mirror unit slightly loose

n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear on inner edge

o/s washer slightly poor

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 36,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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