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PY05 HFL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 133,387 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 127,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 127,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,523 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,523 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,895 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,049 miles

Heat-shield loose, but unlikely to detach.

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,453 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,683 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,602 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,122 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,170 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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PY05 HFL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY05 HFL, 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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PY05 HFL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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