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EG05 LFO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,824 mi
Last recorded96,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,824 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

heat shield insecure

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,384 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 66,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,092 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,826 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 49,826 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,358 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,836 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,836 miles

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

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

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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EG05 LFO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EG05 LFO, 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 EG05 LFO registered?

EG05 LFO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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