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MW54 YUA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,755 mi
Last recorded170,755 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 170,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 168,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 163,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 158,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 153,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 136,555 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 136,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,793 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush ns f and osf front wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,166 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 123,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,624 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 114,113 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,888 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,888 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,795 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,970 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 75,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,555 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 YUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

MW54 YUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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