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MW55 XCD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 XCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,614 miles

Rear Advise both rear reversing lights not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear suspension arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 86,606 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe into central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise Engine Oil light on in dash

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing area holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Advise both rear reversing lights not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear suspension arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 85,725 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding 35 (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Pin bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,080 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipe to front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hoses outer sleeves split/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,800 miles

Engine cover , Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,806 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,806 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to tear

Offside Rear tyre shoulder starting to tear

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,453 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,134 miles

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,043 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre age cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,043 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s rear tyre age cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,753 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,884 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 XCD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MW55 XCD, 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 XCD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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