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LX55 VHC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,455 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 99,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder + deep cracks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has deep cracks in tread area ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,743 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,984 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,821 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,450 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

tracking

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn inner edge

tracking

Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,180 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

tracking

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,716 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,956 miles

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LX55 VHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LX55 VHC, 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 LX55 VHC registered?

LX55 VHC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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