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ML05 HFM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,571 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,583 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to the rear sub frame and both rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Oct 2021 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaust shield loose

front exhaust flexi pipe band loose

tracking check

Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,094 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken and support bracket broken

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi broken and support bracket broken

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,535 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s/f (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower front rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear parking brake very low effort

Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,664 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,020 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 22,564 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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ML05 HFM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML05 HFM, 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 ML05 HFM registered?

ML05 HFM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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