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MW55 VBA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,752 mi
Last recorded204,752 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 204,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 1 Jul 2019 204,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jul 2018 190,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 190,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2018 190,501 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR AND N/S FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.2)

HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

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

Oil leak ()

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 26 Jul 2017 181,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 181,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 165,889 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Fail 3 Aug 2016 165,888 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 47,642 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,713 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,161 miles

both rear tyres low on tread.

n/s/f bottom arm bush starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,659 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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MW55 VBA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW55 VBA, 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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MW55 VBA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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