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VX05 WUA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 WUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 87,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,738 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

General corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight cloudy/tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 83,738 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

General corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight cloudy/tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,379 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,122 miles

both front discs corroded badly on in side

off side drivers side tyre on limit

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,113 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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VX05 WUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VX05 WUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX05 WUA registered?

VX05 WUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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