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AX54 OVB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,278 mi
Last recorded81,278 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 80,499 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges. (o/s worst) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 77,274 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 77,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,174 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,339 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 59,482 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 59,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,288 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,741 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,075 miles

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,976 miles

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

osr tyre inner edge gettting low

rear pads required

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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AX54 OVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AX54 OVB, 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 AX54 OVB registered?

AX54 OVB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is AX54 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 OVB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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