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FH05 LWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,015 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 115,979 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification arm bolts and ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,158 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear component parts corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,072 miles

Front brake pads low

rear exhaust mounting corroded and snapped, system still supported

Fail 29 Nov 2016 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake pads low

rear exhaust mounting corroded and snapped, system still supported

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,275 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,275 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,928 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,520 miles

slight lift in o/s + n/s/f lower arm bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,611 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 May 2011 55,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 55,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

driveshaft leaking oil from n/s seal in gearbox

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,549 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,679 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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FH05 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FH05 LWZ, 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 FH05 LWZ registered?

FH05 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FH05 LWZ safe to buy?

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