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LN05 XCM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 XCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,924 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,916 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 95,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 86,235 miles

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

engine undertray loose

Fail 27 May 2015 86,235 miles

Front 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)

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

engine undertray loose

Pass 31 May 2014 78,927 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 78,916 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,551 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,647 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,647 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,137 miles

high spot on rear disc when rotated

Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,630 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,697 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 XCM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LN05 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

LN05 XCM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LN05 XCM safe to buy?

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