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AD54 AEX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,799 mi
Last recorded135,799 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,799 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2023 135,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge totally bald, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,973 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Headlight lenses poor

Fail 27 Sep 2022 128,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Headlight lenses poor

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,856 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Going bald on inner edge and close to legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear low on inner edge and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,856 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Going bald on inner edge and close to legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear low on inner edge and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,847 miles

General underbody corrosion to suspension, exhaust, brake pipes and body

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked/perished/splitting 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 115,847 miles

General underbody corrosion to suspension, exhaust, brake pipes and body

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked/perished/splitting 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 106,934 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2019 106,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and on legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,399 miles

Coil springs corroding

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 11 May 2017 93,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear shock absorber covers loose

front wipers smear

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mounting clamp broken away from exhaust

Pass 6 May 2016 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2015 79,489 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 72,076 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 64,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 56,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 56,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,387 miles

Rear seat belts not checked. Child seats fitted.

Pass 13 May 2010 35,843 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 26,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,274 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

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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AD54 AEX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AD54 AEX, 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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AD54 AEX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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