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AJ55 MXK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,093 mi
Last recorded197,093 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 197,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 196,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 189,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2024 189,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 182,066 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight moment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 173,302 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration and corrosion on outer skin

Pass 25 Mar 2021 167,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 161,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 161,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,999 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 152,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 152,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,087 miles

1)Centre exhaust deteriorating(2)Rear coil springs slight corrosion.(3)Nearside front shock absorber slight staining/minor misting of oil.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,087 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

1)Centre exhaust deteriorating(2)Rear coil springs slight corrosion.(3)Nearside front shock absorber slight staining/minor misting of oil.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 130,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,191 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,389 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 55,543 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,299 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

front inner brake discs worn and offside scored

rear tyre treads 4.2mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,113 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,068 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 MXK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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