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WG05 ODX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,451 mi
Last recorded161,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ODX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 161,451 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 158,209 miles

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamps dirty

Rear Coil springs and suspension arms corroded

Rear Offside and nearside seat belts slow to retract

Rear Offside and nearside sills have corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2024 154,603 miles

Front exhaust flexis in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,540 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (needs attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear and clutch pedal anti slip missing

corrosion underneath on some components

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 11 Jul 2023 152,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (needs attention) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear and clutch pedal anti slip missing

corrosion underneath on some components

handbrake slight travel

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,289 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear (clutch pedal anti slip missing)

coolant level low

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

surface corrosion underneath on some components (heavy corrosion on rear suspension components)

Pass 8 Jul 2021 145,262 miles

Both exhaust flexy pipes deteriorated

Brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 140,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 136,897 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 136,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,268 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 132,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,431 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes

offside front tyre inner edges

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,623 miles

2 chid seats fitted to rear

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,623 miles

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

2 chid seats fitted to rear

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,682 miles

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

child seats fitter to o/s/r and n/s/r

rear pads at 1.5mm

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,577 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight weep from steering rack pinion seal

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,374 miles

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate insecure but not so to fall off. Wiper blades slighlty smear advise cleaning/replacement Engine oil level just above minimum level

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,102 miles

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

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

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 ODX 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 76%.

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 WG05 ODX, 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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WG05 ODX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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