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WL55 GWK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,050 miles

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

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion apparent on all suspension components and prescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2020 119,390 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (both) (4.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion apparent on all suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,450 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,515 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly faint

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 98,515 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly faint

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,942 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,165 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,564 miles

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 GWK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

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