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WL55 ECD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,214 mi
Last recorded114,214 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,297 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 110,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 now at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 now at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,176 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,176 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,235 miles

Central mirror missing

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,235 miles

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

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

Central mirror missing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,756 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,349 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,124 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ECD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ECD, 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 ECD registered?

WL55 ECD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is WL55 ECD safe to buy?

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