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WL05 COJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,249 mi
Last recorded146,249 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 COJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 146,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 126,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 126,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,307 miles

oil level below min

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 May 2017 102,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to recoil

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to recoil

Rear Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 27 May 2017 102,690 miles

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

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

All tyres perishing

Front Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to recoil

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to recoil

Rear Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Wipers smear/judder slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2016 92,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2016 92,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,292 miles

both rear tyres perishing

wipers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,291 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,648 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front head light lenz in poor condition limit

offside rear seat belt in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 43,323 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,506 miles

front registration plate deteriarated

Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,646 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres void of tread at inner edges of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,149 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WL05 COJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL05 COJ, 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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WL05 COJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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