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MK05 AED

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AED
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 139,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 136,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 134,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,086 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 119,086 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,391 miles

engine covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,515 miles

advise front wipers

headlamps in poor condition

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,138 miles

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,354 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,151 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 57,151 miles

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 24 Jan 2011 46,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 36,039 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,918 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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MK05 AED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK05 AED, 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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MK05 AED is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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