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LB05 USO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,898 mi
Last recorded114,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 USO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 cut outer wall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

no oil in engine toped up 2 1/2 ltrs oil

Fail 23 Jul 2018 114,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 cut outer wall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

no oil in engine toped up 2 1/2 ltrs oil

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs

Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,660 miles

Nearside & offside headlight weak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,500 miles

headlamps misting but still showing a beam pattern

Fail 25 Jul 2015 87,500 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamps misting but still showing a beam pattern

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,766 miles

tyres 205/55zr16 both rears bald on edge & nearside front cuts on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery covered

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,859 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LB05 USO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 LB05 USO, 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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LB05 USO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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