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WM05 EOX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,035 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,553 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,345 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,469 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 115,469 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,178 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 105,020 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

exhaust showing heavy corrosion , outer casing split and haging low , heat sheilds over exhaust insecure .

rear tyres showing heavy uneven wear on inner edges , recommend replacement tyres asap

strong advise rear coil springs showing corrosion , unable to see overall condition of lower coils , recommend a further assessment by way of road wheel removal , to be done asap.

vehicle has been road tested , rear tyres have been reinflated .

Pass 19 May 2018 97,572 miles

all tyres showing uneven wear , wheel tracking to be checked .

exhuast showing corrosion , body heat sheild insecure .

imbalance on rear brakes , brakes linings to be inspected all round asap.

rear coil springs , unable to see overall condition / lower coils , road wheels to be removed for a further examination to determine overall condition , time of inspection coil springs showing corrosion .

seek service advice on coil springs and brakes asap.

Pass 20 May 2017 89,216 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

near side door mirror , indicator requiers securing

near side front head lamp has free movement / requiers securing .

off side rear brake caliper seal deteriorated , road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round asap.

rear coil springs showing corrosion / at various points of front springs showing corrosion

rear damper dust covers insecure

Pass 20 May 2016 83,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,678 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n.s.f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 70,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 64,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,216 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 28 May 2012 56,647 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 56,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 16,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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WM05 EOX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WM05 EOX, 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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WM05 EOX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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