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WG05 UWO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 106,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 106,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,283 miles

Coolant leak

General underside corrosion

coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion to body,chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,528 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres cracking and perishing

general underside corrosion to body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2021 83,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy and affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy and affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres cracking and perishing

general underside corrosion to body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 77,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,596 miles

both front bottom arm rear mounting bush's deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking between tread

front headlamp aims deteriorating , can only just see beam pettern

rear bump stops deteriorating

rust forming to underside in places

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,151 miles

Oil leak

both front bottom arm rear mounting bush's starting to deteriorate

both headlamps deteriorating can only just see beam pattern with beam tester

front wipers slow to clear screen

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,145 miles

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

Front wipers slow to clear screen.

O/S/F inner cv boot damp with grease/oil no leaks detected.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,835 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,195 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,891 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 UWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

WG05 UWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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