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WL55 HKA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,742 mi
Last recorded115,742 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 HKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,354 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2021 109,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,328 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2018 101,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,941 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 96,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,642 miles

both headlamps beam pattern deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear wheel bearing slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,499 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,499 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,436 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,856 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,871 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,255 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,252 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WL55 HKA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

WL55 HKA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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