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LG05 BYU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 BYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,856 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside rear suspension spring corroding.

Fail 3 Mar 2018 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside rear suspension spring corroding.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,109 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,138 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,236 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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LG05 BYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG05 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

LG05 BYU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 BYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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