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CT55 LHG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,157 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 102,697 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 101,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,409 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 76,409 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 71,656 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 71,655 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 63,313 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 53,543 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,829 miles

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

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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CT55 LHG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CT55 LHG, 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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What year was CT55 LHG registered?

CT55 LHG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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