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EG05 LFX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,677 mi
Last recorded124,677 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 124,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,345 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 113,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,662 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,542 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 87,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,277 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs worn lipped

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs worn lipped

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,213 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,646 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,430 miles

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 LFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EG05 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG05 LFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EG05 LFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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