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WM54 EWJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,627 mi
Last recorded147,627 miles
Recorded on27 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2018 147,627 miles
Fail 27 May 2018 147,627 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,572 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 115,317 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2015 103,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 103,168 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,884 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,656 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,709 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres

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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WM54 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM54 EWJ, 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 WM54 EWJ registered?

WM54 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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