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WF05 WBP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 WBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,915 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,878 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords but not at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlights have faded images

Fail 24 May 2018 104,815 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords but not at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights have faded beam images

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,870 miles

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock dust shrouds detached

Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect & offside lens cloudy & crazed (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock dust shrouds detached

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front brake discs inner edges pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,828 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front brake discs inner edges pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat installed to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,416 miles

engine cover insucure

offside front tyre on the legal limits of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

slight rotation noise from offside rear

slight smear from both front wiperblades

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,472 miles

exhaust corroding at mountings

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight smear from both front wiperblades

Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,472 miles

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

exhaust corroding at mountings

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight smear from both front wiperblades

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,708 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,269 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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WF05 WBP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WF05 WBP, 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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WF05 WBP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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