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FX55 WXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,407 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Play

Nearside Front Top Mount Has Slight Play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 87,388 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heat Sheilds Not Attached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Play

Nearside Front Top Mount Has Slight Play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 73,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 73,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,646 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 65,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 51,308 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 51,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,440 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 47,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,406 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel alignment req checking as the nearside rear tyre as worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,662 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 27,659 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,459 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,459 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,984 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 21,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,977 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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FX55 WXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FX55 WXS, 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 FX55 WXS registered?

FX55 WXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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