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WG05 ARX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

91,612 mi
Last recorded91,612 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,612 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,305 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 90,303 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,404 miles

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

Offside driveshaft centre bearing rough and nosiy

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2023 88,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside driveshaft centre bearing rough and nosiy

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,818 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,213 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,321 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,310 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,899 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,805 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,393 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2015 69,388 miles

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

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

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

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,122 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2011 58,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,702 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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WG05 ARX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WG05 ARX, 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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What year was WG05 ARX registered?

WG05 ARX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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