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AJ55 HVB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,999 mi
Last recorded198,999 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 198,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Dec 2017 180,585 miles

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 180,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 168,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 154,142 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 154,139 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 139,506 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 134,582 miles

engine malfunction light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 108,002 miles

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)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,125 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,313 miles

Suspect front pads low

Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,725 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Suspect front pads low

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 HVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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