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WG55 MDV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,487 mi
Last recorded128,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 128,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap cover missing

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 128,487 miles

Front Power steering component insecure Rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap cover missing

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 122,988 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,656 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2017 119,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,742 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

o/s/r brake pads starting to wear thin.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,740 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

o/s/r brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,222 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

o/s+n/s beasmet patterns slightly poor.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,222 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

o/s+n/s beasmet patterns slightly poor.

rear inner brake pads starting to wear down.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,616 miles

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

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

slight fluid weep around power steering rack.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,613 miles

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

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

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

slight fluid weep around power steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,183 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 79,183 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,322 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 72,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,244 miles

front ns brake pads 90% worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,244 miles

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

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

front ns brake pads 90% worn

nsr tyre inner tread on 1.6mm

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,436 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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WG55 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG55 MDV, 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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WG55 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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