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AK05 BWX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,119 mi
Last recorded110,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 110,119 miles

Corrosion Showing At Rear On Mechanical Components

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Showing Corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,523 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 76,347 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 76,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,649 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,536 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,703 miles

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

front no plate slightly cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2008 32,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,396 miles

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

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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AK05 BWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK05 BWX, 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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What year was AK05 BWX registered?

AK05 BWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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