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LG55 VJA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,990 mi
Last recorded70,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 VJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,990 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 145,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

ignition lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,937 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,830 miles

bracket snapped off rear exhaust

heat shield over front exhaust insecure

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 51,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,189 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 VJA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJA, 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 LG55 VJA registered?

LG55 VJA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is LG55 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 VJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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