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WL55 DYW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 DYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 124,713 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to check under bonnet not opening (8.4.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded pitted and tramlined (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded pitted and tramlined (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,329 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CHUNK OUT OF SIDE WALL BUT BEEN STUCK BACK DOWN WITH GLUE CAN NOT SEE IF DOWN TO CORDS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 113,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CHUNK OUT OF SIDE WALL BUT BEEN STUCK BACK DOWN WITH GLUE CAN NOT SEE IF DOWN TO CORDS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor beam pattern on nearside headlight

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,609 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

nearside rear brake disc slightly warped

offside front brake disc slightly warped

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL55 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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