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MT05 WUE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,821 mi
Last recorded145,821 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,821 miles

Central heatshield loose above exhaust system.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 145,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central heatshield loose above exhaust system.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 136,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,030 miles

Front Both headlight lenses misting

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,471 miles

Front Both sides front headlight lens defected

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

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

Pass 20 May 2020 118,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 110,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 99,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

eml is on

Pass 16 May 2017 89,416 miles

Engine management light is on..

front and rear tyres are different sizes

under trays fitted obscuring some items..

Pass 16 May 2016 85,943 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON..

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 81,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON...

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 81,601 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON...

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,607 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,607 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,259 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,020 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,020 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,501 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,077 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs worn

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,973 miles

engine oil on minimum

n/s mirror glass smashed

Fail 6 Jun 2008 29,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine oil on minimum

n/s mirror glass smashed

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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MT05 WUE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT05 WUE, 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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MT05 WUE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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