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YH05 HTO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,661 mi
Last recorded113,661 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 HTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 113,661 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,178 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,535 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 99,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,324 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,729 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,964 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,828 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,989 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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YH05 HTO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YH05 HTO, 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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YH05 HTO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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