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VU05 HHD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,848 mi
Last recorded195,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 195,848 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 195,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 189,156 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 189,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 182,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 171,991 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 171,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 171,791 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

engine light

Pass 30 Mar 2015 162,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge bald

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 162,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge bald

rear silencer corroded

slight bind in the offside front wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2014 151,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 1 Apr 2014 151,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,034 miles

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

front discs inners corroded and lipped

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 139,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs inners corroded and lipped

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 125,970 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 125,970 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,730 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 98,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,352 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VU05 HHD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VU05 HHD, 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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VU05 HHD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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