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CE05 WXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,199 mi
Last recorded57,199 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 9 Mar 2020 46,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,257 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension mountings starting to crack and perish

both front wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

both rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

exhaust system corroding

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2019 45,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension mountings starting to crack and perish

both front wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

both rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

exhaust system corroding

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear shock covers adrift

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,635 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,247 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Rear shock covers adrift

Fail 26 Jan 2016 39,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Rear shock covers adrift

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,016 miles

slight leak p/s rack

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,138 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,120 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 30,120 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 25,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system starting to corrodew

n/s/f sear trim missing

n/s/r wheel arch , door and bumper have damage

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,473 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system starting to corrodew

n/s/f sear trim missing

n/s/r wheel arch , door and bumper have damage

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front disc pads wearing

nsr body damage

rear tyres wearing on edges and tyre walls starting to crack and perish

slight leak p/s rack

slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,413 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,467 miles

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

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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CE05 WXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE05 WXU, 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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CE05 WXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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