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WV55 HSA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,765 mi
Last recorded120,765 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 HSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,765 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 120,765 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,566 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 106,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 103,754 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake lever has no reserve travel

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,662 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front pipe exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush(slight play in lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush(slight play in lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front pipe exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi(manicat) (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front,rear console bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi(manicat) (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front,rear console bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,201 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,600 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,783 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 1 Oct 2010 41,297 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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WV55 HSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WV55 HSA, 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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WV55 HSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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