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ML05 HXE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 HXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 109,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,363 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire broken of mountings (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,300 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 67,738 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 58,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,761 miles

o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,493 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,744 miles

offside driveshaft slight leak at gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,848 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,946 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 HXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc 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 ML05 HXE, 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 ML05 HXE registered?

ML05 HXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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