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LG55 GWO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 GWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 140,895 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 140,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 132,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 132,847 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,413 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,650 miles

Minor oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,304 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,356 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,746 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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LG55 GWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG55 GWO, 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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LG55 GWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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