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LN05 XNL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,422 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 101,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 101,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,732 miles

Front headlamp covers fitted..

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp covers fitted..

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output border line pass. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output border line pass. (1.7.5a)

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

oil on min

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,443 miles

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

both headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,983 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn heavliy inner edge

temperary repair to rear bumper

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,796 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 56,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,200 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,545 miles

Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,545 miles

Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,065 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers door barrel damaged

front wipers starting to smear slightly

no oil in engine ( topped up 2 1/2 litres)

handbrake emergency release cable bent and broken

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 XNL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

LN05 XNL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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