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BU54 WCG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,365 mi
Last recorded115,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,365 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,197 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs.

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Mirror damaged. Temporary repair.

Fail 13 Jan 2018 109,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush. (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on front brake discs.

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Mirror damaged. Temporary repair.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,935 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2017 99,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,969 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 66,963 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,559 miles

Rear disc pads low

Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,559 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low on inside edge

Rear disc pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,294 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,235 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BU54 WCG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU54 WCG, 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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BU54 WCG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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