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LV05 VCD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 130,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 127,275 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 124,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 124,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 109,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front fog inop

Fail 13 Jun 2015 109,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front fog inop

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,781 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 20 Jun 2012 93,218 miles

nearside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

offside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,969 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

offside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,980 miles

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

nearside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,363 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 37,363 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2008 20,576 miles

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2008 20,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VCD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV05 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

LV05 VCD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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