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LV05 OHO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 115,970 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank: exhaust shield partially insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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 20 Jul 2017 111,064 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,891 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,003 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres tread worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 72,525 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres tread worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,053 miles

knocking noise detected from nearside rear wheel when rotated,possibly brake pads moving in carrier.

nearside rear seat-belt slow to retract.

small cut noted on nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,774 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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LV05 OHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV05 OHO, 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 LV05 OHO registered?

LV05 OHO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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