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WU05 OWB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 114,255 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 80,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,190 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 13,796 miles

EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY - NO LEAKS FOUND* FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED- OSF ON WEAR LIMIT, JUST OK* SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY, ETC ,RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REAR VIEW MIRROR CRACKED BUT OK*

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,796 miles

EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY - NO LEAKS FOUND* FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED- OSF ON WEAR LIMIT, JUST OK* SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY, ETC ,RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REAR VIEW MIRROR CRACKED BUT OK*

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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WU05 OWB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU05 OWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 OWB registered?

WU05 OWB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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