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ML05 HGD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 HGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,709 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn - Recommend Attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both - lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges & cracked /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2019 74,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges & cracked /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,153 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,100 miles

rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,271 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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ML05 HGD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ML05 HGD, 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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ML05 HGD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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