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AE05 XHW

2005 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,207 mi
Last recorded122,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XHW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension corrodeing

both front tyres worn hard inner edge

both outer sills corrodeing

both rear inner sills corrodeing

both rear tyres only just legal time of test bald inner very soon start to peel

Fail 23 Jun 2021 122,207 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot insecure and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low odd pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low odd pattern (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension corrodeing

bonnet and boot release sticking

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

both front tyres worn hard inner edge

both outer sills corrodeing

both rear inner sills corrodeing

both rear tyres only just legal time of test bald inner very soon start to peel

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,494 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 120,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn worn low inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,757 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn worn low inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,590 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,590 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,067 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,400 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 14,435 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AE05 XHW is a 2005 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 XHW is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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