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AX05 AEN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,318 miles

exhaust heat covers loose

Fail 31 Jul 2023 121,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat covers loose

Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 110,904 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,864 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 91,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 91,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,435 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 84,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 78,056 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,268 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,098 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

both headlamp lenses discoloured

both rear shock dust covers loose

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 60,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on dash.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,254 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,261 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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AX05 AEN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX05 AEN, 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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What year was AX05 AEN registered?

AX05 AEN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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