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AX05 LHA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,247 mi
Last recorded164,247 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 164,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,621 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 151,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 102,530 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,530 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 95,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 95,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level very low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,883 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 36,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear 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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AX05 LHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

AX05 LHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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