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LX05 VFC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,229 mi
Last recorded178,229 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 172,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 164,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,458 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 158,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 154,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 149,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 96,316 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 96,316 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 90,400 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on inside edges

both front head lamp aims dull

Pass 29 May 2013 75,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,340 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,738 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 19,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

LX05 VFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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