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CP54 WHW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,495 mi
Last recorded119,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 WHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 119,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wing has an area of corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,770 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield is loose

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mountings have corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Strut top mount bearing is noisy when turned

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from both the engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 110,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Strut top mount bearing is noisy when turned

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from both the engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing is noisy

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 103,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing is noisy

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top bearing is noisy when turned

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield is loose

Fail 24 Aug 2023 96,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Strut top bearing is noisy when turned

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,099 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 91,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount / bump stop are deteriorated and the shock has a slight fluid seep

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing is slightly noisy

Transmision oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount / bump stop are deteriorated and the shock has a slight fluid seep

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Transmision oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,857 miles

Offside Rear damage to bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear damage to bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant below min

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,560 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r wing area.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Rear brake bind when turned by hand.

Offside Front flexi brake hose not clipped into housing.,

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 71,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Accident damage to o/s/r wing area.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Rear brake bind when turned by hand.

Offside Front flexi brake hose not clipped into housing.,

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 62,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,729 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,797 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,261 miles

front brake balance just passable at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,581 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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CP54 WHW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CP54 WHW, 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 CP54 WHW registered?

CP54 WHW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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