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HJ05 MRU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,537 mi
Last recorded90,537 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,537 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,322 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dust covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,197 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dust covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,235 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 27,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ05 MRU registered?

HJ05 MRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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