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WV05 XEZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,153 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,868 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 131,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,862 miles

both rear drop links have movement

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 7 Oct 2017 119,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

both rear drop links have movement

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,958 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 29 Oct 2012 71,219 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 71,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,627 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,613 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid requires topping up

front brake pads getting low

n\s\f tyre low inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,509 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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WV05 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XEZ, 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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WV05 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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