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WU55 VEX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,980 mi
Last recorded179,980 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 179,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 179,977 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 177,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 174,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 169,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 161,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 153,705 miles

advice dust covers on bot rear shockers broken

Pass 23 Nov 2012
Fail 23 Nov 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 5 Dec 2011 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,210 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

THE SAT NAVE SUPPORT IS MOUNTED JUST OUTSIDE ZONE A

Fail 6 Jul 2010 97,210 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

THE SAT NAVE SUPPORT IS MOUNTED JUST OUTSIDE ZONE A

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,759 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)

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 VEX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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