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LN05 XLO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 XLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 126,627 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

damage to zone 'A' in excess of 10mm but not in view of the road

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level on min

n/s/f alloy wheel outer rim damaged

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (2mm)

slight play felt in o/s steering arm/rack

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to zone 'A' of windsreen in excess of 10mm but not in view of road

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Aug 2014 121,465 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to zone 'A' of windsreen in excess of 10mm but not in view of road

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,483 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 105,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,080 miles

no oil in engine

very bad oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,957 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,856 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,057 miles

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

both front tyres worm on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,057 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worm on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,632 miles

Oil leak

topped up with 1 litre of oil

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 XLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

LN05 XLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is LN05 XLO safe to buy?

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