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AP05 TGE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

176,670 mi
Last recorded176,670 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 176,670 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 176,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 168,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 168,541 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 160,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 160,206 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2022 152,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 152,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 145,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 145,871 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 139,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,033 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 122,033 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,105 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,382 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,382 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT SUGGEST TRACK INSPECTION

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,588 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,587 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,575 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,383 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,739 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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AP05 TGE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AP05 TGE, 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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AP05 TGE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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