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LG05 BOV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 BOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,096 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 95,096 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,039 miles

Both outer body sills damaged

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

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Windscreen stone chips

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,039 miles

Both outer body sills damaged

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

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Windscreen stone chips

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,563 miles

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

on re test, part worn snow tyres fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,835 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,835 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 67,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 60,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,154 miles

offside nearside headlamp lenses scratched

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,053 miles

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

flat spot o/s/f alloy road rim.

front wiper wear indicators yellow and slightly smearing screen.

no coolant in header tank - no obvious leaks visible.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,497 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,839 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,924 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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LG05 BOV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG05 BOV, 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 LG05 BOV registered?

LG05 BOV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 BOV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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