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LM05 VFB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,481 mi
Last recorded145,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 145,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,411 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 126,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,113 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 106,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,301 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,195 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,280 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,500 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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LM05 VFB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM05 VFB, 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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LM05 VFB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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