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LX05 PBZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,673 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 103,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 58,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LX05 PBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LX05 PBZ, 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 LX05 PBZ registered?

LX05 PBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 PBZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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