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FV05 WGF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 151,108 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint All (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 142,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 131,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 117,094 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 117,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 107,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 107,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 98,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 79,320 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 79,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 62,656 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 62,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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FV05 WGF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV05 WGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 WGF registered?

FV05 WGF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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