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AJ05 XFR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 120,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing Bulb Missing / Damage to outer casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split / insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,960 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear noted

Nearside Front door mirror casing taped up

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion noted to both front coil springs

corrosion noted to both rear coil springs

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,794 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door mirror taped up

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,293 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 118,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Door Mirror Outer Casing Damaged / Mirror Taped Up (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Note.. Slight Front Tyre Wear (Both)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,638 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 115,638 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cracked/ Loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight Wear Inner Edge

Nearside Front Slight Play To Steering Arm

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 102,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread Separated From Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Slight Wear Inner Edge

Nearside Front Slight Play To Steering Arm

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 90,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,805 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,103 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 2 May 2009 22,103 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,556 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 XFR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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