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LD55 ECV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,718 mi
Last recorded123,718 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ECV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both front tyres badly perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 10 Mar 2017 123,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both front tyres badly perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component & offside steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & associated components (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (raised tread area)

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded & broken

Fail 8 Mar 2016 116,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component & offside steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & associated components (2.4.G.1)

nearside headlamp lens cloudy

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (raised tread area)

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded & broken

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,368 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,359 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,127 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,260 miles

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,559 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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LD55 ECV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD55 ECV, 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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LD55 ECV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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