CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM05 VDY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,287 mi
Last recorded136,287 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 136,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and Rear both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offide front wing at bottom/outer sill corroded

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion housing area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear inner shoulders 205/55 R 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 136,287 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp glasses dull both sides of car (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear,both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and Rear both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offide front wing at bottom/outer sill corroded

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion housing area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear inner shoulders 205/55 R 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 132,986 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,242 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield loose

rear exhaust support missing

Fail 2 Sep 2022 125,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield loose

rear exhaust support missing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 VR 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 117,250 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both glasses dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 VR 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,989 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Exhaust tail pipe mount hook fractured away fom pipe.

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 101,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 97,942 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,565 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,872 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,382 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,156 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,770 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,770 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,083 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM05 VDY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LM05 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM05 VDY?

You can check the full history of LM05 VDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM05 VDY registered?

LM05 VDY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LM05 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 VDY shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM05 VDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM05 VDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.