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WM54 VAK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,898 mi
Last recorded53,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 VAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,390 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2024 52,390 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,588 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,654 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressures require checking, NSF visibly appears underinflated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,481 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both head lamp projected beam patterns poor but still visible due to lenses fading.

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both head lamp projected beam patterns poor but still visible due to lenses fading.

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,116 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,553 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Front brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges.

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

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

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,178 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,656 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,861 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 VAK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WM54 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

WM54 VAK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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