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LN05 VRG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 121,720 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine rattle and idle speed at 1500 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower suspension arm rear bushes and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,073 miles

Front both front lower suspension arm ,rear bushes perished

Rear both coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,577 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,417 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,663 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,337 miles

pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 64,042 miles

rear tyres wearing out on inner edge(on wear limit,advise replacement soon).

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,482 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

front tyres wearing out on inner edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,482 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting thin.

front tyres wearing out on inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,746 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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LN05 VRG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN05 VRG, 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 LN05 VRG registered?

LN05 VRG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is LN05 VRG safe to buy?

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