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HNZ 8329

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,165 mi
Last recorded117,165 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 8329
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 117,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,704 miles

Front Front wipers are not great need replace really

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp is giving weak pattern may not make next year's mot

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,704 miles

Front Front wipers are not great need replace really

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp is giving weak pattern may not make next year's mot

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,929 miles

Front headlamps have poor pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot lock will only release when using key remote

Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine oil filter started to rust! when was service last done ??

Front headlamps have poor pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot lock will only release when using key remote

coolant fluid level was below minimum during test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,072 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,434 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 64,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,288 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 30,855 miles

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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HNZ 8329 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HNZ 8329, 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 HNZ 8329 registered?

HNZ 8329 is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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