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WL05 NZX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,929 mi
Last recorded56,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 NZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,929 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 45,348 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,980 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Dampness on steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,815 miles

Dampness on steering rack

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,232 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 38,232 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,857 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 31 Jul 2018 35,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,880 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,800 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,085 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,937 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 30,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,022 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,017 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,160 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,764 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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WL05 NZX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WL05 NZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL05 NZX registered?

WL05 NZX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is WL05 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 NZX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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