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HJ05 VPY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,280 mi
Last recorded157,280 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 157,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both o/s tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2015 146,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both o/s tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2014 135,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 135,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,715 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 124,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 107,147 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,128 miles

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

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

front Number plate needed now

Fail 12 Feb 2010 101,128 miles

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

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

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

front Number plate needed now

Pass 2 Feb 2009 88,168 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 88,163 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s and o/s front tyres heavy wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,815 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing badly on inner edge but still legal

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 VPY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

HJ05 VPY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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