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AJ05 DWU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,440 miles

Central heat shield lose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 129,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield lose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,906 miles

Rear child seat fittet

Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear child seat fittet

Pass 15 May 2019 107,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 102,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 102,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 97,977 miles

both front headlights on limit

both front tyres on limit

Pass 5 May 2016 89,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,927 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 63,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 56,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,970 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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AJ05 DWU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ05 DWU, 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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AJ05 DWU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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