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LV55 KEU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,057 mi
Last recorded92,057 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 KEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,057 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,642 miles

Brake fluid reservoir wet with fluid but not seen to leak under test conditions

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp unreliable, was not working for part of the test, but working on completion

Offside Front Wheel arch liner not fully secure.

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

Surface corrosion in rear inner sills, floors, boot floor and chassis sections.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 83,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid reservoir wet with fluid but not seen to leak under test conditions

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp unreliable, was not working for part of the test, but working on completion

Offside Front Wheel arch liner not fully secure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also worn smooth on edge ()

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

Surface corrosion in rear inner sills, floors, boot floor and chassis sections.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 83,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Front Inner wing insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,059 miles

nearside head light slightly misty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,786 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,909 miles

under tray shield insacure

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,977 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LV55 KEU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV55 KEU, 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 LV55 KEU registered?

LV55 KEU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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