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MW54 UHG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 UHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,364 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,364 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,165 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 114,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both also wrong patten (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,636 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks on inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 95,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks on inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 91,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 87,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,512 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,205 miles

Nearside rear shock bumpstop deterioated and shock dirt cover adrift

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

Fail 10 May 2012 57,205 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear shock bumpstop deterioated and shock dirt cover adrift

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

Pass 9 May 2011 47,289 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2010 39,114 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 39,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,986 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 UHG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MW54 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

MW54 UHG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 February 2005.

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