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BK05 WPW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,054 mi
Last recorded107,054 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 106,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,402 miles

Nearside Front door trim insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,888 miles

Nearside Front inside door handle insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks all around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test toys removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle heat shield lose

rear suspension components and braking corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 88,888 miles

Nearside Front inside door handle insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks all around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test toys removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle heat shield lose

rear suspension components and braking corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,502 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken/ held with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,611 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Support Has Temp Repair

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 73,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust tail pipe support has temp repair

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,078 miles

airbag light doesn't illuminate

both headlamp aims poor (lenses cloudy)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre cut in tread (not to cords)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket broken

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,772 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,775 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,020 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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BK05 WPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK05 WPW, 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 BK05 WPW registered?

BK05 WPW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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