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ET05 AKX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 AKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 100,517 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,880 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,218 miles

Suspension ; both front lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated , can cause uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; both rear , tread balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low at legal limit , recommend replace , A.S.A.P.

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel bearings ; noise from n/s/r wheel bearing , recommend replace

Fail 5 Aug 2013 82,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Suspension ; both front lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated , can cause uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; both rear , tread balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low at legal limit , recommend replace , A.S.A.P.

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel bearings ; noise from n/s/r wheel bearing , recommend replace

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,750 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 75,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,969 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

nearside front brake disc scored due to brake pads being metal to metal

Pass 21 Aug 2010 58,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2010 58,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,334 miles

Both rear tyres 2.5mm.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,059 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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ET05 AKX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ET05 AKX, 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 ET05 AKX registered?

ET05 AKX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is ET05 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 AKX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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