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AX05 NZD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,556 mi
Last recorded128,556 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,556 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 128,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 124,140 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,124 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,662 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,588 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 108,588 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern from headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern from headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,682 miles

both headlamps only just have pattern

rear heat shield loose

rear tyres perished and small cuts

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,013 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps only just have pattern

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 May 2016 91,961 miles

both sides lower arm rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres perished and low on tread

small cuts to rear tyres

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 4 May 2016 91,961 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both sides lower arm rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres perished and low on tread

small cuts to rear tyres

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,786 miles

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

rear tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres starting to perish

heat sheilds loose

lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

near side front wheel slightly dented

raer tyres void of tread on inner edges

small cuts in rear tyrte tread

Fail 16 Apr 2014 77,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres starting to perish

heat sheilds loose

lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

near side front wheel slightly dented

raer tyres void of tread on inner edges

small cuts in rear tyrte tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,113 miles

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

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

wipers slightly smeery

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,113 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

wipers slightly smeery

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,475 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rea pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2011 53,863 miles

near side rear tyre has unevean tread wear

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,985 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,800 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 NZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

AX05 NZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AX05 NZD safe to buy?

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