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AY55 WLE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,175 miles

Offside Front tape on bottom of wing

Fail 13 Jul 2026 96,081 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 Front tape on bottom of wing

Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,022 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 87,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom of wing corroded no sharp edges

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,651 miles

both headlights in poor condition

corrosion to susp-ension

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,236 miles

both front tyres cracking,low on tread & in poor condition

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,530 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,266 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,193 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,193 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both o/s & n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,217 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 56,217 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,525 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,523 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,084 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,217 miles

slight damage to nearside windowscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves perishing

wiper blades clear but judder

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pass / advise front brake discs on inner face x 2 showing signs of rust / scale

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall, not to cords

vehicle corroded underneath

o/s/r tyre run flat, damage to inner tyre wall

Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall, not to cords

split intercooler hose

vehicle corroded underneath

o/s/r tyre run flat, damage to inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,675 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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AY55 WLE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AY55 WLE, 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 AY55 WLE registered?

AY55 WLE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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