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FH54 LWZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,473 mi
Last recorded99,473 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

compression blowing past injector seal

e.m.l on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,732 miles

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

no. 3 injector seal leaking combustion gases

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,615 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,196 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,463 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,488 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,749 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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FH54 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH54 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 FH54 LWZ registered?

FH54 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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