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WU55 YDF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,777 mi
Last recorded160,777 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 160,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,813 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,749 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust mounting brackets broken/corroded

rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,909 miles

both nearside road wheels damaged

front exhaust stabiliser bracket(s) corroded

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

offside front tyre worn below 2.0mm and void of tread on inner edge

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills slight corrosion

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,493 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel badly damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel badly damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,583 miles

front tyre valves deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting brackets badly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,577 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyre valves deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting brackets badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,015 miles

verious rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,081 miles

205/55r16

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

205/55r16

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,332 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 17 Aug 2010 693,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,243 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and low on tread

n/s/r tyre worn badly and out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

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 YDF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

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

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