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WU55 URW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 URW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,118 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level very ow

Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

all tyres wearing edges

oil level very ow

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush worn

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

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush worn

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

Rear both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush worn

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

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn close to excess

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2017 105,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn close to excess

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,596 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both headlamps poor image

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge close to showing cords

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,842 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

Headlamps poor images

Near side rear tyre at 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

Rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

Headlamps poor images

Near side rear tyre at 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

Rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 71,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,384 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 64,384 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,898 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,177 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 29,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,116 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 URW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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