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AX05 VLH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,444 mi
Last recorded125,444 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 125,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 118,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 103,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,198 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,197 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,606 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,453 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,551 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,749 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 VLH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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