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AX05 FOT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 147,753 miles

Offside Front shock absorber

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various underside corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 147,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front shock absorber

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various underside corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,624 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR SILL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 23 Oct 2018 139,620 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOST ARM - OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: CENTRE SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

NSF BRAKE CALIPER: RETAINING SPRING NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

NSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR SILL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 21 Sep 2018 139,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: CENTRE SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR BRAKE OVERHEATING - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 133,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,400 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2015 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,387 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 87,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,830 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AX05 FOT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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