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LC05 PVL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,157 mi
Last recorded101,157 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 PVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,157 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 101,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear seat has slight movement but does secure in position

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in tyre ()

Offside front and offside rear door corroded

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine inlet manifold bolt missing (fumes in engine bay)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Signs of corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 91,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,620 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PVL, 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 PVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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