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HV05 OSA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 88,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,809 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 85,809 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,505 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,654 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall not to cord

Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,816 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall not to cord

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear brake pads wearing low

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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HV05 OSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OSA, 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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HV05 OSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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