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HV05 FDZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,928 mi
Last recorded151,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 151,928 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 7 May 2021 151,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 18 Mar 2020 144,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 143,994 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,685 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below MIN

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick - 1.5ltr added to carry out test

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,380 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,580 miles

chip to screen

headlamps tarnishing

nearside rear spring corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2016 110,576 miles

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

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

chip to screen

headlamps tarnishing

nearside rear spring corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,148 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,743 miles

Both front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,268 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,589 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 60,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,710 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,518 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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HV05 FDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HV05 FDZ, 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 HV05 FDZ registered?

HV05 FDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HV05 FDZ safe to buy?

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