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MT55 WHG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,114 mi
Last recorded95,114 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 WHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,107 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 93,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,733 miles

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

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

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

both headlight images poor

Fail 23 Jul 2024 91,728 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

both headlight images poor

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,472 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 83,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,735 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,497 miles

Oil leak

both head light images getting poor

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,986 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 66,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,323 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,234 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,459 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,448 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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MT55 WHG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT55 WHG, 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 MT55 WHG registered?

MT55 WHG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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