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AO05 PPX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 116,464 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,394 miles

mil on

o/s/f brake starting to bind on

park brake 16%

Fail 4 Dec 2020 107,394 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

mil on

o/s/f brake starting to bind on

park brake 16%

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,791 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlight lens deteriorating

mil on

o/s/r brakes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,381 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front arm bushes deteriorating

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake starting to bind on ,,,will need attention

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,381 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

front arm bushes deteriorating

o/s/r brake starting to bind on ,,,will need attention

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,131 miles

n/s/r brake starting to bind on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r brake starting to bind on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,271 miles

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

front arm bushs deteriorating

headlight patterns deteriorating / will need attention

park brake 16%

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear on offside front tyre.

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 72,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear on offside front tyre.

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO05 PPX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPX, 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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AO05 PPX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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