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LC55 CWJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 104,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 88,801 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,892 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,219 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,929 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil low toped up 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,929 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil low toped up 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 52,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,064 miles

both front tyres worn and wearing on edges

both front wishbone bushes split 50%

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,431 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front wiper blade split.

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge,just acceptable.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 48,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and heavily perished. 195/65/15/91v. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front wiper blade split.

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge,just acceptable.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,822 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 37,191 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,515 miles

front hub caps missing

wipers beginning to smear

Fail 27 Jun 2011 22,515 miles

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

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

front hub caps missing

nsr tyre perished and going out of shape

osr tyre perished

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,671 miles

cut in n/s/r/tyre side wall know cords are exposed

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LC55 CWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LC55 CWJ, 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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What year was LC55 CWJ registered?

LC55 CWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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