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AK55 UXW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2025 104,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,439 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake readings on limit

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,879 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion on both outer sills and all suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2023 97,873 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion on both outer sills and all suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 94,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,210 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,472 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,131 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,116 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT PADS NEXT SERVICE

O/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,757 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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AK55 UXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK55 UXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 UXW registered?

AK55 UXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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