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LB54 HDE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,247 mi
Last recorded117,247 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 117,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot covered in grease

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot covered in grease

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,485 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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 Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,883 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,865 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear seat belt retracting mechanism worn

o/s & n/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,865 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear seat belt retracting mechanism worn

o/s & n/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,658 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear,+ offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,767 miles

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

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

bonnet catch difficalt to open

Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect & offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet catch difficalt to open

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,890 miles

Front no plate small cracking

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 91,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect & offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding & offside (3.7.B.1)

Front no plate small cracking

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,534 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses poor condition

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre balding outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested wet

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jan 2014 71,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre balding outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested wet

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2013 62,974 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2013 62,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 57,417 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,323 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,203 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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LB54 HDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LB54 HDE, 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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LB54 HDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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