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HW55 HUU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 133,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,328 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slight misting on outside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres inner edges worn smooth

slight oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas

Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,402 miles

Engine damp with oil

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 95,597 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2015 78,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,200 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,987 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,371 miles

front brake discs slight wearing

front wipers deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,425 miles

offside rear tyre wearing down on tread nearing 2mm

rear brake pads approx 2mm close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise child seats fitted nearside front seat and offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,889 miles

advise child seats fitted nearside front seat and offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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HW55 HUU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HW55 HUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 HUU registered?

HW55 HUU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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