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MV55 WKW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,095 mi
Last recorded137,095 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,095 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 137,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 72,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,077 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perrished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 55,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,506 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 21,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,203 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 20,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,189 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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MV55 WKW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV55 WKW, 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 MV55 WKW registered?

MV55 WKW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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