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LM05 VHN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 68,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 63,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 58,668 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 53,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and shows deep splits at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 20 May 2021 53,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and shows deep splits at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 21 May 2020 50,079 miles

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front lower suspension arms rear bush show deterioration/play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,207 miles

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 45,207 miles

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

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,931 miles

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

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

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 14 Apr 2018 40,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer side wall is scuffed.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows splits.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows splits.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

near side rear tyre perished/cracked.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers split and smearing the screen.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,122 miles

near side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

off side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

various power assisted steering component's show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

various power assisted steering component's show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,876 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,008 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 VHN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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