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LC05 ECZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,699 mi
Last recorded149,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ECZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,699 miles

EML on

Front indicators becoming white

Front tyres worn on edges

Headlight beam images poor

Number plates poor

Oil leak

Washers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2022 141,053 miles

Both beam images poor

Front discs corroded

Play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Rear discs worn

Rear pads low o/s on limit

Slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 135,974 miles

Front pads low & discs worn

Headlight beam images poor

Play in both front lower arm rear bushes

o/s/r brake pads low on limit

Fail 7 Jan 2021 135,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front pads low & discs worn

Headlight beam images poor

Play in both front lower arm rear bushes

o/s/r brake pads low on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 119,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,497 miles

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges, and deep cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low and perishing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 112,497 miles

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

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges, and deep cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low and perishing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 106,188 miles

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam images poor

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2015 99,721 miles

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns door mirror glass broken

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,880 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front discs lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2010 52,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,134 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,068 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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LC05 ECZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC05 ECZ, 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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LC05 ECZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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