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LR05 VHA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,620 mi
Last recorded159,620 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 159,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 154,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 146,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 134,666 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 134,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 108,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not in excess of requirenent but is deep engouth to reach ply cord

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 24 May 2014 78,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,537 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,923 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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LR05 VHA 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 82.6%.

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 LR05 VHA, 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 LR05 VHA registered?

LR05 VHA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LR05 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VHA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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