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AJ05 HWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 92,782 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,206 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,186 miles

Drivers wiper blade deteriorated

Front brake pads down to approx 3.5mm (min 1.5mm)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers wiper blade deteriorated

Front brake pads down to approx 3.5mm (min 1.5mm)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear arch covered in tape

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear nails in both tyres

middle exhaust shield insecure

surface rust underbody and some places covered in mud

Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear arch covered in tape

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear nails in both tyres

middle exhaust shield insecure

surface rust underbody and some places covered in mud

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,502 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bottom suspension arms rear bushes splitting

front brake pads appear quite low

nearside front tyre low tread & bald on edges

nearside rear tyre low tread inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge,low outer edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,271 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine mangement light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,819 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,268 miles

front brake pads to be rechecked with in 3000 miles .

Fail 22 Jan 2009 22,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads to be rechecked with in 3000 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 HWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ05 HWZ, 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 AJ05 HWZ registered?

AJ05 HWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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