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BU54 WCE

2005 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WCE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 128,936 miles

gear box and engine leaking oil

sub frame and arms rusty

exhaust shield adrift

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 128,936 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust shield adrift

gear box and engine leaking oil

sub frame and arms rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,929 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Body panel corroded OSF wing

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,555 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes and hoses deterioratig

play in front antiroll bar links

rear seats stowed away

suspension bushes deteriorated at rear

Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,555 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes and hoses deterioratig

play in front antiroll bar links

rear seats stowed away

suspension bushes deteriorated at rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic brake pipe covering blistering

rear shocker deteriorating/leak

Fail 12 Mar 2020 117,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted and front brake pads worn very low!!!

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic brake pipe covering blistering

rear shocker deteriorating/leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,998 miles

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

blow on exhaust

springs very rusty

suspension rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,998 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))

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

blow on exhaust

springs very rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,990 miles

general corrosion

head lights faided

power steering fluid low

rear brake pads low

rear shockers deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

general corrosion

head lights faided

power steering fluid low

rear brake pads low

rear shockers deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and bump stop detached (2.7.3)

headlamps discolouring

Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and bump stop detached (2.7.3)

headlamps discolouring

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s headlight slight discolouring

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,041 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slight discolouring

n/s/r tyre perished

rear shock bump stops detached

Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear shock bump stops detached

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 25,591 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge has cut in tread and has metal in tread.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,716 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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BU54 WCE is a 2005 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 WCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU54 WCE is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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