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WG55 PXW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 PXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 132,084 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 front faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

lower gearbox mount worn

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2026 132,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 front faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

lower gearbox mount worn

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears

clutch rubber missing

Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,365 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears

clutch rubber missing

Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,188 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edges STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 96,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edges STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,539 miles

Exhaust Heatshield slightly insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Covers /foam bump stops insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,632 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 70,531 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 63,553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 57,172 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 57,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,261 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,164 miles

advise rear pads, rear tyres worn, +nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,784 miles

advise n/s/r tyre

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 PXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WG55 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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