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AJ55 HGL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 140,400 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level fluid pot low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shocker siezed up /shocker top mounting (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 133,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated HAS PINHOLE (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 133,713 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated HAS PINHOLE (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 128,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,901 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,348 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 75,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,657 miles

Front registration plate damaged, but not likely to be misread

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,081 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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AJ55 HGL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 HGL, 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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AJ55 HGL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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