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AX05 DPO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,585 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 157,479 miles

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

Battery warning lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 148,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted edge protruding (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 138,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left and right hand tyre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 127,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres cracking but not showing the tyre cords

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,962 miles

NSF TYRE LOW INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN RUSTED

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

Fail 18 May 2015 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NSF TYRE LOW INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN RUSTED

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

Pass 20 May 2014 83,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,804 miles

centre exhaust starting to deteriate

Pass 9 May 2012 72,467 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 64,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,630 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 56,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 47,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,278 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm

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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AX05 DPO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX05 DPO, 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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AX05 DPO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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