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AX54 UMJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,981 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,642 miles

Front bonnet very difficult to open strongly recommend replacement of locking/key mechanism

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,642 miles

Front bonnet very difficult to open strongly recommend replacement of locking/key mechanism

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 85,500 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering rack area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both aero style wiper blades smeary.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 85,500 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering rack area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both aero style wiper blades smeary.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 82,341 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2018 82,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,244 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low height adjuster is not working (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,839 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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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AX54 UMJ 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 70%.

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 AX54 UMJ, 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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AX54 UMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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