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LT55 CVE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,460 mi
Last recorded95,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 CVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 95,460 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,494 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,231 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 78,214 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,354 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,860 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly offshape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear*** Strong Advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,182 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Front headlamps hazy

Tracking recommended

Fail 2 Oct 2017 66,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Tracking recommended

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Front headlamps hazy

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,233 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded. now polished (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,379 miles

both front brake discs inner surface corroding

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

both headlamps hazey

nearside front lower arm ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,365 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,783 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,783 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,293 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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LT55 CVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT55 CVE, 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 LT55 CVE registered?

LT55 CVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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