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AX05 ELW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ELW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 152,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 145,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 132,539 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,151 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 105,431 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 97,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 70,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AX05 ELW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

AX05 ELW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is AX05 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 ELW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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