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L111 JBD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,195 mi
Last recorded107,195 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,195 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all attachments to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all attachments to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,248 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 104,248 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,040 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 101,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,817 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,752 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 78,752 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,113 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,467 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,467 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,760 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,235 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,666 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,965 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,449 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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L111 JBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L111 JBD, 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 L111 JBD registered?

L111 JBD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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