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WL54 FZR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,001 mi
Last recorded139,001 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 FZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F AND O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 138,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F AND O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,736 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 129,734 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,008 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 120,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,389 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Fail 29 Oct 2018 109,389 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (GOT WRONG BULBS FITTED)) (4.1.2 (c))

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S LOOSE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,962 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,075 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken O/S/F (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken O/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,967 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

offside rear droplink slight play

rear bumper rattling

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,805 miles

both rear tyres snow tyres fitted can cause road noise

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,805 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres snow tyres fitted can cause road noise

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,969 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,052 miles

Both front washer jets part blocked

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,052 miles

Both front washer jets part blocked

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,651 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,448 miles

undertray fitted unable to check fully

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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WL54 FZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WL54 FZR, 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 WL54 FZR registered?

WL54 FZR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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