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HV55 SJY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,844 mi
Last recorded153,844 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 153,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 151,141 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2020 148,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,210 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 144,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 132,268 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 132,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,559 miles

N/s and O/s front lower arms inner rear bush slight deterioration

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,013 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,621 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HV55 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

HV55 SJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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