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EX55 WLE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,296 mi
Last recorded124,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,296 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 124,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,802 miles

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

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

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

both front lights cloudy

Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,463 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 94,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,534 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,848 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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EX55 WLE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX55 WLE, 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 EX55 WLE registered?

EX55 WLE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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