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AO05 WKB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,658 mi
Last recorded153,658 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 153,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners/ phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arch area / door deformed / damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Advise oil lights comes on when idle on dash

Fail 23 Feb 2023 153,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing Door mirror side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Advise lower wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners/ phone holder ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arch area / door deformed / damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder zero tread size 205 55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Advise oil lights comes on when idle on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 144,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder cut cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise close to legal limit 1.8mm 205/ 55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,556 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder zero tread tyre size 205 / 55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 135,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder zero tread tyre size 205 / 55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,964 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear seatbelt retraction poor

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear seatbelt retraction poor

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,441 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,325 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,939 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,997 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 WKB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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