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L9 SHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 67,957 miles

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

Fail 11 May 2015 67,957 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

Pass 1 May 2014 62,483 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 59,134 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 59,134 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,710 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,684 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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L9 SHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L9 SHC, 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

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What year was L9 SHC registered?

L9 SHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is L9 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 SHC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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