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WA05 VFL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,956 mi
Last recorded130,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 130,956 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body surface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,513 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , but/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , but/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,518 miles

Not full inspection of n/s , o/s rear seat belts- child seats fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,773 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,023 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

OIL LEAK, FRONT AND REAR PADS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,728 miles

2lts of engine oil added before emmision check carried out

Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,728 miles

2lts of engine oil added before emmision check carried out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WA05 VFL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WA05 VFL, 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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WA05 VFL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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