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ML05 HHM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,074 mi
Last recorded89,074 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,074 miles

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

Rear brake disc backin plates rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2021 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake disc backin plates rusty

Rear suspension rusty

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,489 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))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,821 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

engine oil leak

rear suspension arms and subframe corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2019 121,821 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

engine oil leak

rear suspension arms and subframe corroding

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,436 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 117,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,168 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats, seat belts not fully checked

exhaust front mounting missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 3 Feb 2016 99,433 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats, seat belts not fully checked

exhaust front mounting missing but exhaust is still secure

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small cut to the nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,305 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 53,934 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 53,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 43,391 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 35,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,219 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 HHM 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHM, 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 HHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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