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VU05 HHL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,163 mi
Last recorded130,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,163 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 130,163 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,330 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 127,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,792 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 124,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,661 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 117,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 117,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,343 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 100,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 100,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,701 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 88,701 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,586 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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VU05 HHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HHL, 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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What year was VU05 HHL registered?

VU05 HHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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