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FH05 LYX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,404 mi
Last recorded107,404 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 107,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 91,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,861 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,307 miles

Light corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

Nearside rear wheel rim metal not alloy like the rest of wheels (has correct tyre fitted to rim)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,740 miles

FRONT WIPERS ARE SHOWING WEAR/BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS ARE DELAMINATING/LIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,092 miles

both front headlamps are delaminating and will need attention

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,059 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,588 miles

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,936 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre are starting to wear

front and rear pads are starting to wear

front and rear subframes and there mountings are starting to corrrode surface rust

o/s outer sill damaged

some steering and suspesion bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jul 2008 16,990 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s outer sill damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,990 miles

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

o/s outer sill damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 LYX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

FH05 LYX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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