CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA05 VLP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,869 mi
Last recorded143,869 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,869 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 132,942 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 132,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,247 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 120,876 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,038 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens gone dim effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp lens gone dull effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,862 miles

headlight lenses starting to dull

surface cracking of rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,361 miles

cosmetic splits to rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

Fail 10 Mar 2016 101,361 miles

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

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

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

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

cosmetic splits to rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,637 miles

cosmetic splits to rear bush on n/s/f lower suspension arm

front registration plate starting to delaminate

various small chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cosmetic splits to rear bush on n/s/f lower suspension arm

front registration plate starting to delaminate

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,813 miles

cosmetic splitting to rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cosmetic splitting to rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner tread unevenly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,309 miles

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

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)

front wipers just starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,435 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,362 miles

small cut in side-wall of n/s/f tyre (cord not showing)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,111 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA05 VLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA05 VLP, 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

How do I check the history of WA05 VLP?

You can check the full history of WA05 VLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA05 VLP registered?

WA05 VLP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is WA05 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 VLP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA05 VLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA05 VLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.