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HW05 LHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,998 mi
Last recorded101,998 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 101,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,910 miles

Both front headlights only just give a image

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 89,910 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front headlights only just give a image

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tracking out

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights only just gives a image

both rear shock dust covers broken

Fail 15 Apr 2021 72,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights only just gives a image

both rear shock dust covers broken

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,929 miles

Front both headlight lenses slight deteriation

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,324 miles

Front both headlight lenses deteriating

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,214 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,214 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,439 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,462 miles

3 bulbs out high level brake light

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,554 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres loosing shape on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,909 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edge

advise front number plate starting too deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,074 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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HW05 LHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW05 LHJ, 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 HW05 LHJ registered?

HW05 LHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is HW05 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 LHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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