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MW54 THX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 THX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,834 miles

Front Wipers slight smearing

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

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

Rear Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 20 Oct 2017 135,834 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Wipers slight smearing

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing low on tread depth

Fail 12 Oct 2016 125,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing low on tread depth

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,888 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 117,888 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,562 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,745 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 102,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,172 miles

front headlamp aim slightly high

headlamp slightly off colour

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,039 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate slight deteriorating

several small chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,230 miles

rear number plate slight deteriorating

several small chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,349 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 THX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MW54 THX, 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 MW54 THX registered?

MW54 THX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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