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HT05 FBJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,803 mi
Last recorded146,803 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 140,307 miles

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes badly deteriorating no excessive movement present

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

slight split and leak of grease o/s outer cv gaiter

Fail 31 Jul 2018 140,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s headlamp lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes badly deteriorating no excessive movement present

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

slight split and leak of grease o/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,794 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

centre heat shield insecure

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 131,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reflector (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also very low on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link pin (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres getting very low on edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

centre heat shield insecure

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,711 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

centre heat shield insecure

both front tyres getting very low also close to exposing cords on inner edge

n/s rear tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting very low also close to exposing cords on inner edge

centre heat shield insecure

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,184 miles

both front tyres getting very low on edges

o/s rear tyre getting very low on inner edge and on the verge of exposing cords

oil leak

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Jul 2015 109,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

both front tyres getting very low on edges

o/s rear tyre getting very low on inner edge and on the verge of exposing cords

oil leak

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 97,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,851 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,389 miles

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)

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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HT05 FBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HT05 FBJ, 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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HT05 FBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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