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AK05 UTF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,767 mi
Last recorded116,767 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,767 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 116,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 110,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 105,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 105,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,197 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,880 miles

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

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 88,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,316 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,542 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,794 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,646 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)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,700 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK05 UTF, 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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AK05 UTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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