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WM54 PXU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 PXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 128,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover damaged

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,044 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,942 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 86,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,550 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 61,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

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

Pass 4 May 2013 56,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 56,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,881 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,296 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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WM54 PXU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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