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WJ05 FBK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,040 mi
Last recorded149,040 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 140,506 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 140,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 133,810 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 133,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 124,539 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,877 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,876 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,427 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,422 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,815 miles

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,754 miles

both front tyres between 2-3mm left+slightly bold on inner tread

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,754 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres between 2-3mm left+slightly bold on inner tread

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WJ05 FBK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ05 FBK, 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 WJ05 FBK registered?

WJ05 FBK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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