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WU05 VYP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 142,570 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top insulator deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber insulator deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2015 131,676 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 117,646 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,297 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 106,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,789 miles

front discs poor on inside

Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs poor on inside

Fail 6 Mar 2010 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,490 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,038 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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WU05 VYP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

WU05 VYP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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