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AO05 HTF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 125,843 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

nearside front wing corroded at sill fixing

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside front inner brake pad over half worn

Pass 21 Mar 2025 121,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 23 Mar 2024 117,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 111,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 23 Mar 2023 111,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear both rear tyres have slight wear inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,053 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,053 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,930 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rearward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,417 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak around rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,099 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,139 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,589 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,314 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 HTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO05 HTF, 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 AO05 HTF registered?

AO05 HTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 HTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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