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LG05 VGZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear inner pads worn

Rear shocker dust cover loose to bump stops .

Fail 23 Apr 2021 99,827 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded +offside rear spring poor location ,rubbing against arm.

Rear inner pads worn

Rear shocker dust cover loose to bump stops .

Pass 29 Apr 2020 98,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 98,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust heat sheild insucre

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,721 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,520 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,521 miles

slight osr link and pads getting low

Fail 28 Jan 2017 84,521 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

slight osr link and pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,005 miles

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

osr wheelbearing slight noise

Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,501 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 2 Jan 2014 66,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 15 Jan 2013 59,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,479 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 30,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,011 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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LG05 VGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

LG05 VGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 VGZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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