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WV55 LML

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,913 mi
Last recorded110,913 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 110,913 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Damaged to nearside rear body

Front brake discs scored and corroded

Headlamp lens faded

Offside front wing corroded

Offside gearbox seal leaking oil

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension bushes are perished and cracked

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 11 May 2023 108,468 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes worn

Both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Both sides rear tyres cracked within tread

Corrosion under body and suspension

Damaged to nearside rear

Exhaust shield loose

Inner Front brake discs scored and corroded

Mist of fluid around steering rack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside drive shaft gearbox seal leaking fluid

Offside front wing corroded by outer sill

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 108,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All rear suspension arm bushes worn

Both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Both sides rear tyres cracked within tread

Corrosion under body and suspension

Damaged to nearside rear

Exhaust shield loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Front brake discs scored and corroded

Mist of fluid around steering rack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside drive shaft gearbox seal leaking fluid

Offside front wing corroded by outer sill

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 105,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes started to perish

Fail 6 May 2022 105,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both N S F / O S F (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes started to perish

Pass 5 May 2021 99,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 96,687 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 96,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has spare fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,001 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both headlamps in poor condition.opaque.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps in poor condition.opaque.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,789 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front n/s and o/s discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 59,180 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front n/s and o/s discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,533 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,980 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,664 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)

front tyres wearing uneven

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 LML is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LML, 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 LML is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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