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WL55 EAC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 149,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 144,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,828 miles

Front coil springs rusty

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

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated

Rear coil springs rusty

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2014 121,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 121,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly stepped

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,515 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,749 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,747 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,122 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 53,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EAC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAC, 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 WL55 EAC registered?

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

Is WL55 EAC safe to buy?

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