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LM05 VHK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,380 mi
Last recorded118,380 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,380 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,205 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 99,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brakepads appear low

Fail 18 Feb 2017 84,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear brakepads appear low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,595 miles

front tyres weearing on edges

headlamps cleaned for mot purpose advise new lamps

rear reflectors fitted for mot purpose

Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres weearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,046 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,169 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner face

both rear tyres low and perished

oil level @ min

Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner face

both rear tyres low and perished

oil level @ min

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,337 miles

front brake pads getting low

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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LM05 VHK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc 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 LM05 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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