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ML05 AWH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 AWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,039 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,590 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,411 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 84,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 62,276 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 62,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,589 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 53,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ML05 AWH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML05 AWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML05 AWH registered?

ML05 AWH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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