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WU05 OVW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 133,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,071 miles

Central to rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside inner balding (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective image starting to blur (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

vehicle hunting on idle

Fail 26 Mar 2024 123,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central to rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside inner balding (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective image starting to blur (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

vehicle hunting on idle

Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,367 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,367 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 109,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 109,516 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level below minimum. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,349 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose but not lightly to become detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Weak beam pattern on both headlamps. Lens deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,349 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose but not lightly to become detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Weak beam pattern on both headlamps. Lens deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,654 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 99,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 88,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 88,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 84,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 66,782 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 60,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,511 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 43,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 30,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 23,150 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 23,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WU05 OVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU05 OVW, 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 WU05 OVW registered?

WU05 OVW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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