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WU55 OOA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,907 mi
Last recorded137,907 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 OOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has chunks taken out of it, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 131,437 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has chunks taken out of it, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant tank empty

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Innerside outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,518 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 103,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,264 miles

Front exhaust flexi detiriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,264 miles

Front exhaust flexi detiriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,421 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded, very thin

Fail 15 Jan 2016 78,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded, very thin

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,648 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls in very poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2015 70,648 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls in very poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,137 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,872 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,369 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WU55 OOA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU55 OOA, 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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WU55 OOA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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