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HJ55 MLN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 MLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

n/s and o/s headlamps showing poor beam image

Fail 11 Sep 2017 116,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on exhaust mointings

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,136 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,468 miles

front pads 80% worn

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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HJ55 MLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ55 MLN, 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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HJ55 MLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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