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HV55 HVW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,048 mi
Last recorded47,048 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,298 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 45,298 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,955 miles

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

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

both front head lamps gone dull and faded

fitted with under tray

Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamps going dull efecting beam patern

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,021 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear screen

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,021 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear screen

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,825 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inside shoulders

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

Undershield fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2011 35,825 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inside shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undershield fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 30,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,299 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 19,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HV55 HVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVW, 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 HV55 HVW registered?

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

Is HV55 HVW safe to buy?

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