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HV05 LKA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,839 mi
Last recorded144,839 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 144,839 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,414 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,995 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,005 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,021 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 97,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s drive shaft bearing noisey

oil filter corroding

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,188 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s drive shaft bearing noisey

oil filter corroding

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 87,041 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 72,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 72,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,997 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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HV05 LKA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HV05 LKA, 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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HV05 LKA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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