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AY05 WHU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER DEVOID OF TREAD ,2MM &,CUTS, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 103,216 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LAMPS, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH, (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER DEVOID OF TREAD ,2MM &,CUTS, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,055 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,079 miles

Nearside Front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,156 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 98,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,902 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,014 miles

small nail in the center of the o/s/f tyre

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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AY05 WHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AY05 WHU, 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 AY05 WHU registered?

AY05 WHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AY05 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WHU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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