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HV55 CTZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/f cv boot small split

Fail 23 Aug 2018 116,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front tyres heavily worn inner edges

o/s/f cv boot small split

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,099 miles

rear tyres perished cracked and low

Fail 24 Aug 2017 106,099 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perished cracked and low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

headlight images faint due to headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm 205/55 16

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

headlight images faint due to headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

coolant level low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,698 miles

Rear brake disc lipped

Fail 28 Aug 2014 78,698 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc lipped

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,794 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads at minimum thickness

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,166 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,764 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,799 miles

car was tested with 1 baby seat in offside rear

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,407 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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HV55 CTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV55 CTZ, 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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HV55 CTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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