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WL55 ABU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,365 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear pads require replacement

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic engine covers present at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 127,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Plastic engine covers present at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,957 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses are deteriorated/frosty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2017 115,957 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses are deteriorated/frosty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn close to the wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre is worn close to the wear indicators and is worn thin on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre part of screen (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,587 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear on insides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn close to the wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre is worn close to the wear indicators and is worn thin on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,164 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child safety seat being fitted at time of inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child safety seat being fitted at time of inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,109 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child safety seat fitted at time of inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,052 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child safety seat fitted at time of inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,253 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,031 miles

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

rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,713 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,801 miles

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
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WL55 ABU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WL55 ABU, 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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WL55 ABU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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