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AK55 HFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,244 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 128,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,124 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking up.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking up.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,450 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,966 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 10 Nov 2009 30,931 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,441 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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AK55 HFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK55 HFE, 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 AK55 HFE registered?

AK55 HFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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