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HT05 FBU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,171 mi
Last recorded136,171 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 136,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 136,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 128,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2018 128,726 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2017 119,848 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 119,848 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven weak on balance test (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 111,218 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 25 May 2016 111,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 93,068 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,091 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,091 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 72,772 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front discs slightly scored and worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear discs worn

offside rear tyre steping on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,742 miles

both front discs slightly worn

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly steped on inner edge

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,830 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,830 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,317 miles

FRONT WASHERS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear 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
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HT05 FBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT05 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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