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AU05 ORK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,300 mi
Last recorded128,300 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ORK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 128,300 miles

OSF wing corroded

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 128,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,194 miles

Nearside front wing corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 123,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 118,121 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,811 miles

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

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 112,809 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,501 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 107,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,825 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 91,666 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,022 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,963 miles

headlight lens tarnished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,299 miles

n/s front tyre perished in tread groove (no canvass showing)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,945 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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AU05 ORK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AU05 ORK, 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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AU05 ORK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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