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AO05 FAJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 101,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,535 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,535 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,141 miles

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats belts not tested

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,645 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front and rear brake pads low

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,298 miles

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

front brakes wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,636 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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AO05 FAJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AO05 FAJ, 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 AO05 FAJ registered?

AO05 FAJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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