MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear number plate deteriorated
slight oil leak
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
uneven wear both rear tyres
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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?
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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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