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AO05 LCX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,318 mi
Last recorded165,318 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 165,318 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 165,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,537 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 155,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,602 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2016 129,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,734 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,685 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges o/s front pass due to tread pattern

o/s front rear wishbone bush soft

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,155 miles

brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light on at dash

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light on at dash

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

rear discs corroded

uneven tread o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2011 91,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

all brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

rear discs corroded

uneven tread o/s/r tyre

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,848 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,238 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,460 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO05 LCX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO05 LCX, 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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AO05 LCX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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