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CV05 LBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,268 mi
Last recorded166,268 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 LBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 166,268 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 28 May 2019 151,819 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 May 2015 83,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,611 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,218 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt (l/h front) (l/h rear)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,997 miles

front and rear pads approx 80% worn

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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CV05 LBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV05 LBO, 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 CV05 LBO registered?

CV05 LBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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