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WF55 CXW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,520 mi
Last recorded146,520 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 CXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,520 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps --beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads contaminated--further investigation advised

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

Offside washer jet weak

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,517 miles

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear most--both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps --beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads contaminated--further investigation advised

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

Offside washer jet weak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,984 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have slightly blurred beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 137,978 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have slightly blurred beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Nov 2020 129,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge--cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 May 2019 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing lights not working

Fail 29 May 2019 121,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mud shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reversing lights not working

Pass 29 May 2018 116,290 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 116,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 31 May 2017 111,336 miles

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

Oil leak power steering over filled ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,243 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,870 miles

o/s/f wheel out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,206 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn/corroded on the limit

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn/corroded on the limit

o/s/r brake disc worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake disc worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disc worn/corroded on the limit

o/s/f brake disc worn/corroded on the limit

o/s/r brake disc worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,411 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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WF55 CXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WF55 CXW, 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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WF55 CXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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