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HT05 HBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,747 mi
Last recorded125,747 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 125,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,950 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,110 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 111,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,326 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surface

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp images becoming poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,730 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 27,261 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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HT05 HBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HT05 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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