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HJ55 VDV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 91,184 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,918 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 70,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,448 miles

Headlight images weak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,300 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

steering rack showing signs of dampness

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,070 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,352 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,678 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,678 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screen Washer Resivior Cap Missing,Front Brake Pads 2/3 Worn,Rear brake Pads 3/4 Worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread Worn On Inner Edge, Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Steering Tracking Should Be Checked.

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 VDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VDV, 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 HJ55 VDV registered?

HJ55 VDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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