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LF05 WBZ

2011 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus C-max68,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 WBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 109,202 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 109,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 98,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose o/s/f wing corroded by lower fixing point , but secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 98,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose o/s/f wing corroded by lower fixing point , but secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,745 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured causing low light output o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,004 miles

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 79,356 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2016 73,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,793 miles

all four brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,514 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LF05 WBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 68,191 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 LF05 WBZ, 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 15 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 WBZ registered?

LF05 WBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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