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AK05 UTL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,645 mi
Last recorded130,645 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 129,285 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 125,000 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 172,452 miles

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints have slight play

rear brake pads starting to wear low

registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2015 134,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 102,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 95,183 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2011 89,605 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads look to be very low ???

Pass 17 May 2010 83,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,160 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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AK05 UTL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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