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LG05 CEN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,873 mi
Last recorded144,873 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 CEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,873 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls.

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 134,589 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 134,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 126,384 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

tracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight perishing to both rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2014 121,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight perishing to both rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,955 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 115,954 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,510 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 109,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 86,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,397 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 16,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CEN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

LG05 CEN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is LG05 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 CEN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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