CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP05 LGA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,332 mi
Last recorded151,332 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,332 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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 139,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 139,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 128,116 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 128,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,262 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 103,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front brake discs corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 91,374 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 83,485 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 74,045 miles

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP05 LGA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP05 LGA, 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

How do I check the history of FP05 LGA?

You can check the full history of FP05 LGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP05 LGA registered?

FP05 LGA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is FP05 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 LGA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP05 LGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP05 LGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.