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AJ55 WCO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,725 mi
Last recorded115,725 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on structure

Fail 10 Dec 2020 112,938 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on structure

Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,597 miles

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wire cut (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,004 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

exhaust deteriorating slightly at rear

structure corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2018 109,999 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

exhaust deteriorating slightly at rear

structure corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,292 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres scrubbing

front brake discs inner faces corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2017 108,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres scrubbing

front brake discs inner faces corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,527 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACES BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 106,525 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACES BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,508 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front DIP POOR PATTERN

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,174 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,035 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,823 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,738 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,330 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2009 43,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,870 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AJ55 WCO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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