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AJ05 ECA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ECA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 124,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexis (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust corroded

headlamp beam images slightly diffused

Fail 9 Jan 2017 114,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust corroded

headlamp beam images slightly diffused

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

headlamp beam images slightly diffused

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 92,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust box corroded

front and rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 30 Dec 2014 92,533 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust box corroded

front and rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,966 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 80,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,569 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,536 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,839 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 ECA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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