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LG55 HLN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,032 mi
Last recorded136,032 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 HLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 136,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer belts ()

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,042 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear outer belts ()

Engine oil on minimum limit

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Heatshield coming detached

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 134,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear outer belts ()

Engine oil on minimum limit

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Heatshield coming detached

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 129,905 miles

Central Front Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML lamp illuminated

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 129,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Front Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,842 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear mountings perished and has movement

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 125,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front lower suspension arm, rear mountings perished and has movement

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front washer requires attention

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven wear and wearing low

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven wear and just above legal limit

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

both front tyre valves perished

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front washer requires attention

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven wear and wearing low

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven wear and just above legal limit

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

both front tyre valves perished

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,497 miles

Both front suspension arm inner,rear mounting bushes perished

Both front tyres worn to limit and wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 118,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front suspension arm inner,rear mounting bushes perished

Both front tyres worn to limit and wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,992 miles

exhaust system deteriateing

headlamp lense's deteriateing

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,912 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,741 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,269 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,475 miles

n/s/f outer washer jet out of aim.

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 HLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG55 HLN, 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 HLN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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