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WU55 VSK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VSK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 134,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust braket corroded both front and rear silencer boxes coroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 134,646 miles

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure not working properly (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letter not clear due to damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust braket corroded both front and rear silencer boxes coroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,100 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shell corroded

General surface rust to underside of vehicle including some steering, suspension and brake components

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,773 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shell corroded

General surface rust to underside of vehicle including some steering, suspension and brake components

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,555 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shell corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 126,555 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shell corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,092 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shell corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 122,092 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shell corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bump stop deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

reversing light not working

Pass 1 May 2018 101,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,843 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,239 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,289 miles

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,455 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,783 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,050 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,342 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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WU55 VSK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

WU55 VSK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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