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HX05 WLZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,568 mi
Last recorded139,568 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,923 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,407 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front pinhole in outer cv boot

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r hand brake cable rubbing wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 21,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,893 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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HX05 WLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HX05 WLZ, 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 HX05 WLZ registered?

HX05 WLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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