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ML05 WEJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,074 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,431 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,295 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 48,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2012 40,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,484 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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ML05 WEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ML05 WEJ, 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 ML05 WEJ registered?

ML05 WEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is ML05 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 WEJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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