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WU55 USJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 USJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,062 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,999 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,997 miles

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

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

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,210 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 66,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,059 miles

front tyre's wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,548 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres have uneven wear.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,490 miles

3 nails in NSR tyre

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

Front brake imbalance 12%

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,297 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,297 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,021 miles

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

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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WU55 USJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USJ, 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 WU55 USJ registered?

WU55 USJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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