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LX55 VFZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,575 mi
Last recorded75,575 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,341 miles

Child seats fitted

N/S head lamp poor image

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.98m-1 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seats fitted

N/S head lamp poor image

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,446 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 39,650 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake imbalance slightly high (12%)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,010 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven (around 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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LX55 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX55 VFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 VFZ registered?

LX55 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LX55 VFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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