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MW54 FOU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 FOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,248 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 134,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 126,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 122,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

washers only just reaching the screen - may require adjustment/repair

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose internal rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,259 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,127 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,060 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing adrift.

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.

slight oil leak engine area.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing adrift.

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.

slight oil leak engine area.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,177 miles

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

Front brake discs corrosion.

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs corrosion.

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,731 miles

Front headlamp lenses poor condition

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve adrift

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,408 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,543 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner driveshaft boots leaking grease

Fail 29 Dec 2010 44,698 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both inner driveshaft boots leaking grease

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner front cv boots leaking grease

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,748 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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MW54 FOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW54 FOU, 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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MW54 FOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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