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WL55 BTF

2005 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,357 mi
Last recorded106,357 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BTF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken / heat shield insecure and corrosion on system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges and cut on nearside rear tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift and offside damp

park brake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,357 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken / heat shield insecure and corrosion on system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges and cut on nearside rear tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift and offside damp

park brake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,155 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,212 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 100,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,029 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,024 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,421 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,420 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,441 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,755 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,702 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 53,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,704 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,859 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 2 Feb 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,173 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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WL55 BTF is a 2005 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL55 BTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL55 BTF registered?

WL55 BTF is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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