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WV05 XEW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 123,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,342 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2011 82,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,555 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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WV05 XEW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV05 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 XEW registered?

WV05 XEW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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